Measurement of O18/O16 Ratio Using a Fast Neutron Reactor

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Abstract:

A method has been devised and proven to measure the stable isotope ratio O18O16, for oxygen, by neutron activation in a fast neutron reactor. The measurement is made non-destructively on a few grams of water with an accuracy of a few parts in ten thousand. At present, measurement to this accuracy requires about 40 minutes with the reactor running at a power of 250 kilowatts, but by increasing detector sensitivity the method promises to become a routine matter accomplished in less time.

Author(s):
Jackson, H. G. ; Libby, L. M. ; Lukens, H. R.
Author Organization(s):
R AND D ASSOCIATES MARINA DEL REY CA
Descriptive Note:
Semi-annual technical rept. Nov-Apr 1973
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0761546
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RDA-TR-136-NMO, AFOSR-TR-73-1000
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F44620-73-C-0029, ARPA ORDER-1964
Monitor Series:
TR-73-1000, AFOSR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*OXYGEN, *RADIOACTIVATION ANALYSIS, FAST NEUTRONS, FAST REACTORS, NEUTRON ACTIVATION, STABLE ISOTOPES, WATER
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radiation and Nuclear Chemistry
Keyword(s):
*NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS, *OXYGEN 18, *OXYGEN 16
Report Date:
1973 Feb 01