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Error in neutron activation analysis from recoil-implanted fission products from uranium in aluminum foil

Randy L. Korotev
Geochemical Journal, Vol. 22, No. 3, P. 133-137, 1988

ABSTRACT

Commercial aluminum foil may contain a high concentration of uranium, up to 1.4 μg/g. Samples or sample tubes in contact with aluminum foil during neutron irradiation can be contaminated with recoil-implanted fission products of 235U from uranium in the foil. This can lead to errors in the determination of Zr, Mo, La, Ce, Nd in neutron activation analysis.

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