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Gamma spectrometry in the ITWG CMX-4 exercise
L Lakosi1, J Zsigrai2, A Kocsonya1
11Nuclear Security Department, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Centre for Energy Research, 29-33 Konkoly-Thege M., Budapest, 1121 Hungary.
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
|March 3, 2018
Summary
Sixteen labs assessed low enriched uranium using gamma spectrometry in a nuclear forensics exercise. Results highlight the capabilities and attribution potential of this analytical technique.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Science
- Analytical Chemistry
- Forensic Science
Background:
- Low enriched uranium (LEU) samples of unknown origin were analyzed.
- A Collaborative Materials Exercise (CMX) was organized by the Nuclear Forensics International Technical Working Group (ITWG).
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare and prioritize nuclear forensic methods and techniques.
- To evaluate the attribution capabilities of participating laboratories.
Main Methods:
- Gamma spectrometry was employed by 16 participating laboratories.
- Analysis of low enriched uranium samples.
Main Results:
- A snapshot of the gamma spectrometric capabilities of the laboratories was provided.
- Results achieved by gamma spectrometry were summarized.
Conclusions:
- Gamma spectrometry is a key technique in nuclear forensics.
- The exercise provided insights into laboratory capabilities for material attribution.
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