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The determination of tin in explosive materials by thermal neutron activation analysis

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A method, based on the measurement of the γ-photopeak at 332 keV arising from a124Sn(n, γ)125mSn reaction, has been developed for the rapid measurement of Sn at concentrations of ∼20 μg g−1, present as the cross-linking agent, in explosive charges. The method is comparative, and has a limit of detection of ∼0.6 μg g−1 and a precision of ∼5% RSD. The method requires no sample preparation and is economical in effort.

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  1. Analytical Chemistry Branch, MOD(PE) AWRE, Aldermaston, UK

    J. A. Davies, P. A. Hart & G. A. Wood

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Davies, J.A., Hart, P.A. & Wood, G.A. The determination of tin in explosive materials by thermal neutron activation analysis. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 111, 71–79 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02060522

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