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Determination of boron in ceramic reference materials by prompt gamma activation analysis using focused neutron guided beam of JRR-3M

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Prompt gamma activation analysis using a focused thermal neutron guided beam at JAEA JRR-3M was applied to the determination of B in ceramic certified reference materials (BAM CRM S-003 Silicon Carbide Powder and NMIJ CRM 8004-a Silicon Nitride Powder). Cl and Si were used as internal standards to obtain linear calibration curves of B. The analytical result of B in BAM CRM S-003 was in good agreement with the certified value. The relative expanded measurement uncertainties (k = 2) were 4.8% for BAM CRM S-003 and 4.9% for NMIJ CRM 8004-a.

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  1. National Metrology Institute of Japan-AIST, Tsukuba Central 3, 1-1-1 Umezono, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8563, Japan

    T. Miura, T. Kuroiwa & K. Chiba

  2. Quantum Beam Science Directorate, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Shirane 2-4, Tokai, Ibaraki, 319-1195, Japan

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Miura, T., Matsue, H., Kuroiwa, T. et al. Determination of boron in ceramic reference materials by prompt gamma activation analysis using focused neutron guided beam of JRR-3M. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 278, 653–656 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-008-1403-2

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