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A new method for determination of thorium in solution by X-ray fluorescence technique

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A method of thorium determination in aqueous solutions is described using X-ray fluorescence technique. Experimental and theoretical saturation values have been calculated for thorium analysis. The109Cd∶Ge(Li) system was used in the study. Effects of escape peak of Ge(Li) detector have been corrected by using the Compton peak of blank spectra. Therefore, X-ray spectra have been normalized in order to evaluate the net thorium spectrum and to increase the sensitivity of analysis.

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  1. Ankara Nuclear Research and Training Center, Fen Fak. Arkasi-Besevler, Ankara, Turkey

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Arikan, P. A new method for determination of thorium in solution by X-ray fluorescence technique. J. Radioanal. Chem. 76, 267–271 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02519677

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