Improved uranium particle analysis by SIMS using O<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> primary ions
E. Groopman, Todd L. Williamson, David S. Simons
Abstract
We have investigated the use of negative molecular oxygen primary ion beams ( i.e. , O 2 − and O 3 − ) to determine the benefits of using such beams for uranium particle SIMS analyses.
Topics & Concepts
UraniumIonSecondary ion mass spectrometryAnalytical Chemistry (journal)RadiochemistryParticle (ecology)ChemistryMaterials scienceMetallurgyGeologyEnvironmental chemistryOceanographyOrganic chemistryIon-surface interactions and analysisRadioactive element chemistry and processingNuclear materials and radiation effects