The development and application of k0-standardization method of neutron activation analysis at Es-Salam research reactor

Hamidatou, Lylia; Ramdhane, M.; Khaled, S.; Akhal, Tarik

doi:10.1016/j.nima.2005.10.017

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“…The k 0 -based neutron activation analysis (k 0 -NAA) technique, developed in 1970s, is being increasingly used for multielement analysis in a variety of matrices using reactor neutrons [4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. In our research reactor, the k 0 -method was successfully developed using the Høgdahl formalism [11]. In the k0-based neutron activation analysis the evaluation of the analytical result is based on the so-called k 0 -factors that are associated with each gammaline in the gamma-spectrum of the activated sample.…”

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“…Compared with relative method k 0 -NAA is experimentally simpler (it eliminates the need for multi-element standards [3,18], but requires more complicated calculations [19]. In our research reactor, the k 0 -method was successfully developed using the HØGDAHL convention and WESTCOTT formalism [11,15]. The k 0 -method requires tedious characterizations of the irradiation and measurement conditions and results, like the single comparator method, in relatively high uncertainties of the measured values of the masses.…”

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“…In this context, we give a great interest in the neutron study for our irradiation channels by making periodic calibrations using experimental and simulation approaches [11,15,52].…”

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Concepts, Instrumentation and Techniques of Neutron Activation Analysis

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Nowadays, there are many elemental analysis methods that use chemical, physical and nuclear characteristics. However, a particular method may be favoured for a specific task, depending on the purpose. Neutron activation analysis (NAA) is very useful as sensitive analytical technique for performing both qualitative and quantitative multielemental analysis of major, minor and traces components in variety of terrestrial samples and extra-terrestrial materials. In addition, because of its accuracy and reliability, NAA is generally recognized as the "referee method" of choice when new procedures are being developed or when other methods yield results that do not agree. It is usually used as an important reference for other analysis methods. Worldwide application of NAA is so widespread it is estimated that approximately 100,000 samples undergo analysis each year. The method is based on conversion of stable atomic nuclei into radioactive nuclei by irradiation with neutrons and subsequent detection of the radiation emitted by the radioactive nuclei and its identification. The basic essentials required to carry out an analysis of samples by NAA are a source of neutrons, instrumentation suitable for detecting gamma rays, and a detailed knowledge of the reactions that occur when neutrons interact with target nuclei. Brief descriptions of the NAA method, reactor neutron sources, and gammaray detection are given below.

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Section: B the K 0 -Comparator Methodsmentioning

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“…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].…”

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Overview of Neutron Activation Analysis

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“…Instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) was introduced in 1993 at the laboratory of the neutron activation analysis department, in Nuclear Research Centre of Birine, Algeria. In our research reactor, the k 0 -method was successfully developed using the HØGDAHL convention and WESTCOTT formalism [1,3]. In 2012, Hamidatou L et all reported in this paper "k 0 -NAA quality assessment in an Algerian laboratory by analysis of SMELS and four IAEA reference materials using Es-Salam Research reactor" the internal quality control of the k 0 -NAA technique [4].…”

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

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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)

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The development and application of k0-standardization method of neutron activation analysis at Es-Salam research reactor

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

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