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X-rays emitted by thallium and bismuth after neutron activation have been examined for their use in the determination of these elements. Interferences have been assessed. Thallium-204,206Tl and210Bi are employed. Detection limits are high but purely instrumental determinations are possible from 50 μg per g to fractions of percent levels.
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Holzbecher, J., Ryan, D.E. Study of thallium and bismuth characteristic X-rays, after neutron activation, for their determination. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 81, 153–159 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02132930
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