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A preliminary test for the application of the k0 standardization method of neutron activation analysis at the Radiochemistry and Spectroscopy Laboratory of the Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica

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The application of the k0-standardization method of neutron activation analysis offers the great advantage to perform multi-elemental analyses using a single element as a comparator. On the other hand, some knowledge of the neutron flux energy distribution is mandatory. Recently, neutron flux parameters f and α in three irradiation channels of the TRIGA Mark II nuclear reactor in Pavia were measured for the first time to allow the application of the k0-standardization method at the Radiochemistry and Spectroscopy Laboratory of the Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica. In this framework, a preliminary test was performed by analyzing a set of samples irradiated in Central Channel, including a number of elements prepared with mono-elemental solutions and a reference material. The results of all the selected elements were in agreement with the expected value and confirmed the applicability of the k0-standardization method in Central Channel.

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This work was funded by the Italian ministry of education, university, and research (Awarded Project P6-2013, implementation of the new SI).

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  1. Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRIM), Unit of Radiochemistry and Spectroscopy, c/o Department of Chemistry – University of Pavia, via Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy

    M. Di Luzio, L. Bergamaschi & G. D’Agostino

  2. Department of Chemistry – University of Pavia, via Taramelli 12, 27100, Pavia, Italy

    M. Di Luzio & M. Oddone

  3. Laboratorio di Energia Nucleare Applicata (LENA), University of Pavia, via Aselli 41, 27100, Pavia, Italy

    M. Prata & A. Salvini

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Di Luzio, M., Bergamaschi, L., Oddone, M. et al. A preliminary test for the application of the k0 standardization method of neutron activation analysis at the Radiochemistry and Spectroscopy Laboratory of the Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 315, 723–729 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-017-5694-z

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