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Neutron activation analysis of samples of rock and ore concentrates

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Neutron activation analysis consists of irradiating the samples of rock, ore, or concentrates to be analyzed with (Po-Be)-sources and then measuring the induced activity with scintillation and other counters. A method was developed for measuring aluminum, manganese, vanadium, and indium in ores of complex composition with reasonable concentrations of these elements. The use of its short-lived isotope as an indicator of the element determined makes it possible to achieve a rapid analysis method. The great sensitivity and accuracy of the method makes its application promising.

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  1. D. I. Leipunskaya
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  2. Z. E. Gauer
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  3. G. N. Flerov
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In conclusion, we would like to thank F. A. Alekseev for interest in the work and participating in the discussion of the results.

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Leipunskaya, D.I., Gauer, Z.E. & Flerov, G.N. Neutron activation analysis of samples of rock and ore concentrates. The Soviet Journal of Atomic Energy 6, 198–202 (1960). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01481454

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