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Neutron activation analysis of heavy rare earths

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A method of nondestructive activation analysis of heavy rare earth elements (Sm−Lu) is described. Intensities of γ-ray peaks are compared to that of an internal reference after irradiations by both thermal and fission spectrum neutrons. Results are obtained from computer comparisons of peak areas.

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  1. Institute for Atomic Research and Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA

    D. E. Becknell & A. F. Voigt

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  1. D. E. Becknell
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Work was performed at the Ames Laboratory of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Contribution No. 2895.

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Becknell, D.E., Voigt, A.F. Neutron activation analysis of heavy rare earths. J. Radioanal. Chem. 8, 89–99 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02514057

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