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Application of neutron activation analysis in a fission molybdenum separation study

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The separation of99Mo from low-enriched uranium (LEU, 19.5%235U) targets was evaluated using natural uranium (NU) and non-radioactive tracers. Neutron activation analysis was used to determine (1) the efficiency of molybdenum recovery and (2) the decontamination factor of numerous fission product elements from the molybdenum product. Using NU and non-radioactive elements simplified procedures and allowed tests to be completed in a fume hood instead of a shielded cell. During activation of the non-radioactive tracers, uranium fission occurs, which can interfere with subsequent gamma-ray analysis. A comparison was made of the interferences caused by these fission products from both NU and LEU.

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  1. Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois, 214 NEL, 103 S. Goodwin Ave., 61801, Urbana, IL, USA

    D. Wu & S. Landsberger

  2. Chemical Technology Division, Argonne National Lab., 9700 S. Cass Ave., 60439, Argonne, IL, USA

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Wu, D., Landsberger, S. & Vandegrift, G.F. Application of neutron activation analysis in a fission molybdenum separation study. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 216, 101–105 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02034503

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