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Determination of some macro and micro nutrients in soils of Maharashtra State by instrumental neutron activation analysis using 252Cf as a thermal neutron source

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Some macro and micronutrients in soils from some districts of Maharashtra State have been determined by instrumental neutron activation analysis. Neutrons from 252Cf have been used for irradiation. The activity induced was measured by a HPGe detector coupled to a MCA unit. The statistical evaluation of the method has been explained.

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    U. K. Baviskar & Z. R. Turel

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Baviskar, U.K., Turel, Z.R. Determination of some macro and micro nutrients in soils of Maharashtra State by instrumental neutron activation analysis using 252Cf as a thermal neutron source. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 260, 209–211 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JRNC.0000027083.49461.c7

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