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Determination of carrier yields for neutron activation analysis using energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry

R. G. Johnson·G.A. Wandless
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A new method is described for determining carrier yield in the radiochemical neutron activation analysis of rare-earth elements in silicate rocks by group separation. The method involves the determination of the rare-earth elements present in the carrier by means of energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis, eliminating the need to re-irradiate samples in a nuclear reactor after the gamma ray analysis is complete. Results from the analysis of USGS standards AGV-1 and BCR-1 compare favorably with those obtained using the conventional method. ?? 1984 Akade??miai Kiado??.

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R. G. Johnson, G.A. Wandless. 1984. Determination of carrier yields for neutron activation analysis using energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02132917

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