Abstract
Eight neutron activation analysis research groups from seven countries have participated in a trial proficiency test under the auspices of the Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia. Three stream sediment reference materials were used in the test. A high degree of proficiency was found in the quantification of Co and Sc and more than 20 elements were well quantified by the majority of laboratories. The results support the use of neutron activation analysis, as practised by the participants, for geochemical mapping. The data produced in this study may provide an opportunity to improve the characterisation of the three reference materials.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 535-541 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry |
Volume | 291 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 May |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Geochemical mapping
- JSd-1
- JSd-2
- JSd-3
- K0-NAA
- NAA
- Proficiency test
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Analytical Chemistry
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Pollution
- Spectroscopy
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis