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Plutonium Analysis
Glow discharge mass spectrometry (GD-MS) has been used as an alternative to current inefficient and labor-intensive analytical methods for plutonium analysis. Typically, the characterization relies on analytical instrumentation that requires a series of labor-intensive preparation procedures. Moreover, installation of new analytical instrumentation requires costly facility modifications and ties up valuable laboratory space. Finally, it is often necessary to transport the material from the point of sampling to the location of the analysis laboratory. GD-MS can be employed as an alternative means of analysis. This technique can be made compact, allowing for the analysis to take place at or near the point of processing. The sensitivity and dynamic range of the measurement allows for analysis of components from bulk to parts-per-million levels. Additionally GD-MS analysis requires minimal sample preparation, with the most common requirement being a flat sample surface. Also, the technique is pseudo-nondestructive, consuming only several micrograms of material.
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Glow Discharge Optical Emission Analysis of Plutonium Metal |
Glove Box Containing GD-OES Experiment |
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Canadian Penny Analyzed by Glow Discharge |
Plutonium Sample Analyzed by Glow Discharge |
October 16/2007
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