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Neutron Activation Analysis
Neutron Activation Analysis
Gamma Detector
The prepared sample and standard sample are placed in a detector one at a time. The detector system counts and records gamma radiation emissions for a period of time.
Time varies, but is usually in the range of 5 minutes to an hour.
Specialized software analyzes radiation peaks. Peak data is correlated to specific elements for identification and quantification.
Electrons > autoradiography Gammas > NAA Similar story for many (not all) elements
Gamma-ray spectrometer
gamma ray
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e h e h eh Voltage supply
Germanium crystal
counts
display energy
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activity
short 1/2-life
short
irradiation time
long
activity
short 1/2-life
long 1/2-life
short
delay time
long
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Advantages of NAA
Simultaneous analysis for many elements Chemical preparation rarely necessary Non-destructive testing Reliable quantitative results Very high sensitivity (for some elements)
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19 elements not even listed! Bottom line great analysis techniqueIF youve got the right problem
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Gamma-ray spectrum showing several short-lived elements measured in a sample of pottery irradiated for 5 seconds, decayed for 25 minutes, and counted for 12 minutes with an HPGe detector.
Gamma Spectra from a Sample of Pottery Irradiated for 5 Seconds, Decayed for 25 Minutes, and Counted for 12 Minutes with an HPGe Detector.
Gamma Spectra from a Sample of Pottery Irradiated for 24 Hours, Decayed for 9 Days, and Counted for 30 Minutes on a HPGe Detector.
Ujian
100 menit Closed book Soal 5 buah Materi sd NAA PR ada di elisa menghitung sistem kristal dan unit sel dari data XRD dikumpulkan saat ujian.