NAA Algerian Laboratory Evaluation Processed by WEPAL and IAEA during 2011-2012

Abstract

Participation in inter-comparison programs is an important process to enhance the accuracy and precision of the analytical techniques used in the laboratories. At Es-Salam Research Reactor, our laboratory uses two functional analytical techniques such as INAA and k 0 -INAA in the research projects and for the completion of the service works. Recently, our laboratory has participated in two inter-comparison tests organized by IAEA within the framework of the AFRA project to assess the analytical performance of eighteen (18)

Overview of Neutron Activation Analysis

“…Gamma-ray intensity is proportional to the element content in the sample. Instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) and k 0 -INAA are the most sensitive analytical techniques used for the quantitative multielement analysis of major, minor, and trace elements in samples from almost every conceivable field of scientific or technical interest [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9].…”