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Application of k 0-based internal mono-standard PGNAA for compositional characterization of cement samples

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The k 0-based internal mono-standard prompt gamma-ray neutron activation analysis (IM-PGNAA) method was used for compositional analysis of a cement standard provided by the International Atomic Energy Agency as a part of inter-laboratory comparison exercise. The PGNAA was also applied to a local cement sample for comparison purpose. The concentration ratios of elements with respect Ca were determined using the internal mono-standard method. The concentration ratios were then converted to the absolute concentrations by determining concentration of Ca in the cement using relative method. Concentrations of 11 elements were determined in both sample and standard of cement. The results of cement standard are found to be in good agreement with the certified values. The uncertainties on the elemental concentrations were in the range of 5–10 %.

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    Present address: Analytical Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, 400085, India

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    K. Sudarshan, R. Tripathi, R. Acharya, A. G. C. Nair, A. V. R. Reddy & A. Goswami

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Sudarshan, K., Tripathi, R., Acharya, R. et al. Application of k 0-based internal mono-standard PGNAA for compositional characterization of cement samples. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 300, 1075–1080 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-014-3019-z

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