Difference between revisions of "Neutron Activation Analysis"

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This lab exercise was developed for the UiO KJM 5911 course.

Learning Goals

Undersand how neutron activation analysis works

Be able to find elemental concentrations from gamma ray counts

Gain experience in handling the various instruments involved

Explanation and Exercise Guide

Theory

• Student Guide - Introduction to Neutron Activation Analysis
• Student Guide - The NAA method
  
• Student Guide - Neutrons
• Student Guide - Prompt vs Delayed NAA
  
• Student Guide - Instrumental vs Radiochemical NAA
  
• Student Guide - Measurerment og Gamma Rays
  
• Student Guide - Using Gamma-ray Counts to Calculate Element Concentration
  
• Student Guide - Sensitivities Available by NAA
  
• Student Guide - Possible Applications for NAA

Experimental

• Student Guide - INAA of chlorine
• Student Guide - Determination of total Cl in organic liquids

Other

• Instructions to Teachers and Supervisors
• Experience and Feedback from Teachers

Equipment

Safety Aspects