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Determination of cobalt in nickel in the sub-ppm level with cold neutrons

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The determination of cobalt in nickel with neutron activation analysis (NAA) is hindered by an interfering nuclear reaction induced by fast neutrons. To overcome this obstacle cold neutron beam irradiation has been carried out. As a result, a cobalt concentration of 0.25±0.02 µg/g in nickel foil has been determined. This nickel foil is intended to become a reference material for neutron dosimetry.

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  1. Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Unter den Eichen 87, D-12205, Berlin, Germany

    A. Berger

  2. Hahn-Meitner-Institute, Glienicker Straße 100, D-14109, Berlin, Germany

    D. Alber & G. Bukalis

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Berger, A., Alber, D. & Bukalis, G. Determination of cobalt in nickel in the sub-ppm level with cold neutrons. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 271, 251–253 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-007-0138-9

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