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Short-Lived Neutron Activation Analysis

A neutron activation technique that can be used to quantify dozens of chemical elements including metals, non-metals and metalloids at the parts per million level. Available through the Centre for Neutron Activation Analysis

 

Due to intrinsic nature of radioactive isotopes always emitting gamma rays at specific energies and intensities, the radioisotopes present, and hence the parent chemical element(s) present in a sample can be determined quantitatively using “Short-Lived Neutron Activation Analysis” (SLNAA)

To gain access to this service, please submit an Access Request Form or contact reactor@mcmaster.ca.