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The Characterization of a Neutron Radiography Triga Reactor for NAA of Chlorine in an Iron Oxide Matrix

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An irradiation position in the 250 kW Triga reactor was characterized for instrumental neutron activation analysis of chlorine in an iron oxide matrix. Factors that affect the accuracy of the determination include variations in the reactor neutron spectrum and flux as a function of spatial position and the presence of chlorine impurities. Gold wire and foils were used to determine the neutron flux and cadmium ratio as a function of height in an air-filled irradiation tube.

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  1. Idaho State University, Mail Box 8404, Pocatello, Idaho, 83209, USA

    I. Glagolenko

  2. Argonne National Laboratory-West, P.O. Box 2528, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83402-2528, USA

    K. Carney, R. Difelici, D. Maddison, M. Sayer, P. Hart, J. Ross, S. Kahn & R. Swanson

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Glagolenko, I., Carney, K., Difelici, R. et al. The Characterization of a Neutron Radiography Triga Reactor for NAA of Chlorine in an Iron Oxide Matrix. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 244, 339–342 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1006771206451

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