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Multielement and automated radiochemical separation procedures for activation analysis

F Girardi, R Pietra

    Atomic Energy Review
    |September 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Neutron activation analysis is crucial for determining trace element distribution. This review covers radiochemical separation advancements and automation for multielement analysis in various fields.

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    Area of Science:

    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Nuclear Chemistry
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Increasing demand for trace element analysis in high-purity materials, biological, environmental, and geological samples.
    • Neutron activation analysis (NAA) is a key technique for obtaining this elemental distribution data.
    • Radiochemical separations are often essential for effective NAA applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically review advancements in radiochemical separation schemes for multielement NAA over the past 15 years.
    • To assess the progress in the automation of these radiochemical separation techniques.
    • To provide technical insights for future automated system development.

    Main Methods:

    • Comprehensive review of approximately 80 radiochemical separation schemes.
    • Critical analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of automated radiochemical separations.
    • Illustration and discussion of various automated systems developed.

    Main Results:

    • Significant progress in radiochemical separation schemes for multielement NAA.
    • Demonstrated feasibility and benefits of automating radiochemical separation processes.
    • Identification of key developments and challenges in automated NAA systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiochemical separation and its automation are vital for modern trace element analysis using NAA.
    • Automation offers significant advantages in efficiency and reproducibility for multielement NAA.
    • Further development of automated systems is recommended for broader application and improved performance.

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