The use of lead isotopic abundances in trace uranium samples for nuclear forensics analysis
The use of lead isotopic abundances in trace uranium samples for nuclear forensics analysis
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DOI:
10.1007/s10967-010-0509-5
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发表时间:
2010-03
影响因子:
1.6
通讯作者:
A. Fahey;N. Ritchie;D. Newbury;J. Small
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作者:
A. Fahey;N. Ritchie;D. Newbury;J. Small
Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), secondary electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray analysis have been applied to the measurement of U-bearing particles with the intent of gleaning information concerning their history and/or origin. The lead isotopic abundances are definitive indicators that U-bearing particles have come from an ore-body, even if they have undergone chemical processing. SEM images and X-ray analysis can add further information to the study that may allude to the extent of chemical processing. The presence of “common” lead that does not exhibit a radiogenic signature is clear evidence of anthropogenic origin.