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Some Basic Studies on Non-Destructive Elemental Analysis of Bulky Samples by PGAA

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An internal monostandard method for PGAA is proposed for completely non-destructive analysis of elements in bulky samples by the use of a neutron beam guided out from the reactor. The method is essentially the same as the k 0 method except that it corrects for the change of relative γ-ray counting efficiencies caused by the absorption and scattering of neutrons and absorption of γ-rays within the sample. Some examples of applications to archaeological samples of earthen wares, bronze mirrors, and to voluminous meteorite samples are demonstrated, and its future application to the in-situ studies of distribution and metabolism of a certain elements in animals is also explained.

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  1. Graduate School of Science, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0397, Japan

    H. Nakahara & Sk. A. Latif

  2. Graduate School of Science, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0397, Japan

    Y. Oura, K. Sueki, M. Ebihara & W. Sato

  3. Faculty of Literature, Keio University, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0073, Japan

    T. Tomizawa

  4. The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN), Wako, Saitama, 351-0198, Japan

    S. Enomoto

  5. Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute, Tokai, Ibaraki, 319-1195, Japan

    C. Yonezawa

  6. Research Center for Nuclear Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, Tokai, Ibaraki, 319-1195, Japan

    Y. Ito

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Nakahara, H., Oura, Y., Sueki, K. et al. Some Basic Studies on Non-Destructive Elemental Analysis of Bulky Samples by PGAA. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 244, 405–411 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1006752129650

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