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Simultaneous determination of thorium and uranium in ores and SRMs by instrumental neutron activation analysis

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A procedure has been developed for the determination of thoirum and uranium in ores and geological materials. The technique is relatively simple, accurate and adaptable routinely. Gamma-ray peak interferences are discussed in detail and the usefulness of the multiple gamma-ray peak ratios in the determination of the purity of peaks has been explained. The precision and accuracy of the method have been determined by analysing IAEA and NBL Standard thorium/uranium ores.

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  1. Nuclear Chemistry Division, Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, P. O. Nilore, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

    M. S. Chaudhary, S. Ahmad & I. H. Qureshi

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Chaudhary, M.S., Ahmad, S. & Qureshi, I.H. Simultaneous determination of thorium and uranium in ores and SRMs by instrumental neutron activation analysis. J. Radioanal. Chem. 57, 137–146 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02519873

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