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An automated facility for neutron activation analysis

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A fully automated neutron activation analysis (NAA) facility has been constructed at the Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment. This high-capacity facility has been designed for use with a wide variety of neutron sources, including Canada's SLOWPOKE II and MAPLE research reactors. Its pneumatic transfer system is driven by a Square-D Model 500 programmable controller, linked in turn to a Nuclear Data ND6700 computer/spectrometer. Custom software for data entry and system control has been combined with Nuclear Data software for gamma-spectrum acquisition and processing to create a flexible, easy-to-use facility for NAA. Its design and performance are discussed.

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  1. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment, ROE 1LO, Pinawa, Manitoba, Canada)

    M. Attas, J. D. Chen & E. A. Hildebrandt

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Attas, M., Chen, J.D. & Hildebrandt, E.A. An automated facility for neutron activation analysis. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 109, 55–68 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02117523

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