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Prompt gamma-ray neutron activation analysis by the absolute method

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In this study an investigation into the applicability of the absolute method in Prompt Gamma-ray Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) was undertaken. Although the system parameters are adequately characterized, the scatter in nuclear data for a number of elements is significant. For our particular experimental set up the K-factors were calculated for a number of elements using both Au and Fe as monostandards. A comparison was made between the calculated and experimentally determined K-factors and from this comparison the feasibility of the absolute method in neutron prompt gamma-rays can be realized for a number of elements.

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  1. Tajura Nuclear Research Centre, P.O. Box 30 878, Tripoli, (Libya)

    Y. S. Khrbish

  2. Physics Department, University of Surrey, GU 2 5XH, Guildford, Surrey, (England)

    N. M. Spyrou

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Khrbish, Y.S., Spyrou, N.M. Prompt gamma-ray neutron activation analysis by the absolute method. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 151, 55–61 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02040130

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