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Simultaneous neutron activation determination of alumina and silica in geological samples using a 5 Ci Pu-Be source

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A neutron activation method of analysis for the determination of alumina and silica in geological samples has been developed and applied to some geological standards. Samples of about 4 g /in Cd shield/ were irradiated in the immediate vicinity of a 5 Ci Pu−Be source. Gamma spectra were acquired using a 7.5 cm × 7.5 cm NaI/Tl/ detector. The irradiate-transfer-count sequence was repeated five times in succession, counts being taken cumulatively. Recycling of the sample produced improved counting statistics and better reproducibility.

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  1. Ankara Nuclear Research and Training Center, Beşevler, Ankara, Turkey

    I. Celenk

  2. Tübitak-Bae, Kavaklidere, Ankara, Turkey

    F. Özek

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Celenk, I., Özek, F. Simultaneous neutron activation determination of alumina and silica in geological samples using a 5 Ci Pu-Be source. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry Letters 85, 83–90 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02166520

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