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Performance optimization of k0-INAA

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A spreadsheet application is developed for the prediction and optimization of the analytical performance of instrumental neutron activation analysis for matrices of more or less known composition. It assists in feasibility testing, sensivitity enhancement and cost reduction.

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  1. Studicentrum voor Kernenergie, Boeretang 200, 2400, Mol, Belgium

    S. Pommé & F. Hardeman

  2. EU-JRC, Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements, Retieseweg, 2400, Geel, Belgium

    N. Etxebarria (Post-doctoral Fellow from the University of the Basque Country) & P. Robouch

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Pommé, S., Hardeman, F., Etxebarria, N. et al. Performance optimization of k0-INAA. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 215, 295–303 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02034481

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