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Techniques for X-Ray Diffraction Studies of Radioactive Materials

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 March 2019

W. V. Cummings  and
W. J. Gruber
W. V. Cummings
Affiliation:
Hanford Atomic Products Operation, General Electric Company, Richland, Washington
W. J. Gruber
Affiliation:
Hanford Atomic Products Operation, General Electric Company, Richland, Washington
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Abstract

Many materials, both fissionable and non-fissionable, become very radioactive when subjected to nuclear radiations. This radioactivity results in a high background level in X-ray diffraction studies and becomes a limiting factor in an analysis of radiation damage. A description is given of special techniques that are used to minimize this background and produce optimum diffraction conditions. The radioactive intensity of irradiated X-ray specimens varies from levels that are only mildly troublesome to levels that are extremely hazardous to personnel. The diffraction methods employed at the various levels are explained. An example of the radioactive energy spectrum of a specimen is given to show the method of selecting the best operating conditions and techniques.

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Research Article
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Advances in X-Ray Analysis , Volume 2: Seventh Annual Conference on Industrial Applications of X-ray Analysis, August 13-15, 1958 , 1958 , pp. 261 - 274
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Copyright © International Centre for Diffraction Data 1958

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