New horizons in microparticle forensics: Actinide imaging and detection of <sup>238</sup> Pu and <sup>242m</sup> Am in hot particles
Hauke Bosco, Linda Hamann, Nina Kneip, Manuel Raiwa, Martin Weiß, K. Wendt, Clemens Walther
Abstract
Am at ultratrace levels, proved the performance. Beyond that, the technique is applicable to almost all elements and opens up previously unexplored scientific applications.
Topics & Concepts
ActinideRadiochemistryIsotopeChemistryPhysicsNuclear physicsNuclear Materials and PropertiesRadioactive contamination and transferRadioactive element chemistry and processing