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Improvements of neutron activation techniques for the determination of fissile material concentrations

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Certain experimental improvements, as variable sample size and irradiation position, automation and flexibility in radiation detection, broaden the measurable concentration range, increase the possible rate and accuracy of analysis and enlarge the application range of the home-made nuclear analyzer for fissile material analysis by delayed fission neutron counting and for short-lived multielement analysis by neutron activation gamma-ray spectrometry. Intercomparisons of results by various methods and laboratories show the need for regular checks of techniques to ensure reliable measurements.

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Papadopoulos, N.N. Improvements of neutron activation techniques for the determination of fissile material concentrations. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 110, 253–259 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02055028

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