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A new application of neutron activation analysis with239U to determine uranium in groundwaters

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A rapid neutron activation method was developed to determine very low levels of uranium (μgl−1) in groundwater from the Palmyrides region, Central Syria. The239U γ-ray at 74.7 keV energy was used in the measurements. Results of this technique were compared against the conventional neutron activation analysis (INAA) with239Np and the laser-induced fluoremetry (LIF). In general, the three data sets showed a very good agreement. The described method provides good accuracy, precision and low detection limit, particularly when the total dissolved solids (TDS) of the samples is low.

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  1. Y. M. Jubeli

    Present address: Applied Geochemistry Research Group, Department of Geology, Imperial College, SW7 2BP, London, UK

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  1. Atomic Energy Commission, P.O. Box 6091, Damascus, Syria

    Y. M. Jubeli

  2. Imperial College Reactor Centre, Silwood Par, SL5 7PY, Ascot, Berkshire, UK

    S. J. Parry

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Jubeli, Y.M., Parry, S.J. A new application of neutron activation analysis with239U to determine uranium in groundwaters. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 102, 337–346 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02047908

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