neutron activation

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neutron
noun[C]
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/ˈnjuː.trɒn/us
/ˈnuː.trɑːn/
a part of an atom that has no ...
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activation
noun[U]
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/ˌæk.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌæk.təˈveɪ.ʃən/
the act of making something start or making it ...
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These results demonstrate the sensitivity ofneutronactivationanalysis for assessment of antimonial compounds.
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No x-ray fluorescence orneutronactivationanalysis studies were per formed to verify this inference.
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These links are supported byneutronactivationanalysis of the ceramics and by radiocarbon dating.
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Facilities forneutronactivationanalysis are not available at the works as this method of analysis is a highly specialised technique not suitable for routine analytical control.
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His major research interest is in discovering the place of manufacture of pottery and parchment through the use ofneutronactivationanalysis and synchrotron radiation.
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Neutronactivationis the main form of induced radioactivity, which happens when free neutrons are captured by nuclei.
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Neutronactivationanalysis helps to determine the origin of ancient pottery and other artifacts through the analysis of the clay from which they were made.
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Flattop assemblies are used to measureneutronactivationand reactivity coefficients.
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Neutronactivationanalysis is used to measure bromide so that extraction is not necessary for analysis.
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These were provided for external neutron beam experiments including: neutron radiography, neutron capture studies, gamma ray studies, neutron cross section measurements andneutronactivationstudies.
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The iridium wires for brachytherapy are a palladium-coated iridium/palladium alloy wire made radioactive byneutronactivation.
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These objects can be processed byneutronactivationto form gamma emitting radioisotopes.
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The intense neutron radiation can also be used to produce various radioisotopes through the process ofneutronactivation, which is a type of neutron capture.
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For historians, accidentalneutronactivationcan be used to authenticate atomic artifacts and materials subjected to neutron fluxes from fission incidents.
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This process, calledneutronactivation, is the primary method used to produce radioactive sources for use in medical, academic, and industrial applications.
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