Analytical comparisons of handheld LIBS and XRF devices for rapid quantification of gallium in a plutonium surrogate matrix
Ashwin P. Rao, Phillip R. Jenkins, John D. Auxier, Michael B. Shattan, Anil K. Patnaik
Abstract
Comparing two handheld elemental analyzers for potential use in plutonium manufacturing quality control.
Topics & Concepts
PlutoniumGalliumMobile deviceMaterials scienceNuclear engineeringMatrix (chemical analysis)RadiochemistryComputer scienceChemistryMetallurgyEngineeringComposite materialOperating systemLaser-induced spectroscopy and plasmaIon-surface interactions and analysisAnalytical chemistry methods development