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On the non-destructive neutron activation determination of uranium by the 106 KeV-γ-peak of neptunium-239

Ivelin Kuleff, +1 more
- 01 Nov 1971 - 
- Vol. 257, Iss: 1, pp 23-28
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In this article, the interfering effect of the γ-radiation of radioactive isotopes of the rare earths on the non-destructive neutron activation analysis of μg amounts of uranium, using the 106 KeV-γ-line of 239Np and NaI (Tl). detector, is estimated.
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The interfering effect of the γ-radiation of radioactive isotopes of the rare earths on the non-destructive neutron activation analysis of μg amounts of uranium, using the 106 KeV-γ-line of 239Np and NaI (Tl). detector, is estimated. The errors introduced by the interfering isotope in the analysis of uranium, are determined as a function of the ratio of the concentration in the sample of the interfering element and uranium. In addition, the possibilities of determining the quantitative effect of these elements are described. The use of the proposed method is demonstrated by the analysis of some geological samples.

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