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In order to determine multiple elements by k 0 standardization-based neutron induced prompt gamma-ray analysis (PGA), measurements and evaluation of k 0 factors for the elements have been performed. The k 0 factors using Cl as a comparator for 27 elements, which are effective for the analysis by PGA, were measured with precision almost less than 3% using the cold and thermal guided neutron beams at JRR-3M. The accuracy of the k 0 factors were better than 10% except for the non-1/v elements of Cd and Sm. Neutron spectrum correction is necessary for common use of k 0 factors of the non-1/v elements.
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Matsue, H., Yonezawa, C. Measurement and evaluation of k0 factors for PGA at JAERI. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 257, 565–571 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1025492615803
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