Preliminary evaluation of a quadrupole mass spectrometer for safeguards isotope ratio measurements

Author: Jones, Frank E. (Frank Edward), 1925-
Published: United States : [publisher not identified], 1976.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1976.
Physical Description: microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm
Additional Creators: Cartan, F. O.

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A quadrupole mass spectrometer was evaluated for use in measuring uranium, plutonium, and thorium isotope ratios. Planned applications include plant control instrumentation, plant safeguards accountability measurements, and use by ERDA, NRC, or IAEA inspectors. A series of uranium standard reference material from the National Bureau of Standards was repeatedly measured under conditions simulating routine use. /sup 234/U, /sup 235/U, /sup 236/U, and /sup 238/U peaks were resolved. A resolution of approximately 233 and an abundance sensitivity of 3,500 were measured using instrument settings for isotope measurements. (auth)

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ICP-1085

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U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.

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DOE contract number: E(10-1)-1375
OSTI Identifier 7362851
Research organization: Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (USA).

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