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Trace elemental analysis of Nigerian crude oils by INAA using miniature neutron source reactor

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Instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) using Ghana's low flux Miniature Neutron Source Reactor (MNSR) was utilized to analyze twelve trace elements namely Al, Au, As, Br, Cl, Ga, K, Mn, Mo, Na, V and Zn in seven different crude petroleum samples from different oil fields in the Niger/Delta region of Nigeria. The results obtained indicate that the concentration ranges of the elements show some variability in compositions and concentrations from field to field. The measured low As and S contents of the samples suggest that the crude oils have low hazardous impact on the environment.

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  1. Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

    D. J. Adeyemo & I. M. Umar

  2. Sheda Science Complex Abuja, Nigeria

    S. A. Jonah & S. A. Thomas

  3. Department of Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

    E. B. Agbaji

  4. Neutron Activation Analysis Laboratory, National Nuclear Research Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Legon-Accra, Ghana

    E. H. K. Akaho

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Adeyemo, D.J., Umar, I.M., Jonah, S.A. et al. Trace elemental analysis of Nigerian crude oils by INAA using miniature neutron source reactor. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 261, 229–231 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JRNC.0000030963.08444.fd

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