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Prompt-gamma neutron activation analysis using an isotopic neutron source

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This paper describes an experimental set up using an isotopic neutron source with graphite, preferably to a hydrogen-rich compound, as moderator. This low thermal flux source has been employed in PGNAA experiments. Only those elements having a high cross section can be quantitatively analyzed at low concentration levels, mainly, Gd, Cd, Sm, B and Hg; the other elements can only be probed at macroscopic levels. An application to the determination of boron content in collyria examplifies the possibilities of the technique.

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    D. Trubert, J. Ch. Abbé & J. M. Paulus

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Trubert, D., Abbé, J.C. & Paulus, J.M. Prompt-gamma neutron activation analysis using an isotopic neutron source. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 134, 405–414 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02278277

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