Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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Volume 286: Issue 2

Upgrade of the prompt gamma activation analysis and the neutron-induced prompt gamma spectroscopy facilities at the Budapest research reactor

Authors:
László Szentmiklósi Institute of Isotopes, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 77, Budapest, 1525 Hungary

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Tamás Belgya Institute of Isotopes, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 77, Budapest, 1525 Hungary

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Zsolt Révay Institute of Isotopes, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 77, Budapest, 1525 Hungary

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Zoltán Kis Institute of Isotopes, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 77, Budapest, 1525 Hungary

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Pages:
501–505
Online Publication Date:
29 Aug 2010
Publication Date:
01 Nov 2010
Article Category:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-010-0765-4
Keywords:
Prompt gamma activation analysis; Neutron-induced prompt gamma spectroscopy; Low-level counting chamber; Sample changer; Neutron monitor; In-beam activation
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Abstract  

The Budapest Research Reactor’s Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis (PGAA) and Neutron-Induced Prompt gamma Spectroscopy (NIPS) facilities were significantly upgraded during the last few years. The higher neutron flux, achieved by the partial replacement and realignment of the neutron guides, made feasible the automation and specialization of the two experimental stations. A new neutron flux monitor, computer-controlled beam shutters and a low-level counting chamber have been put into operation to assist with in-beam activation experiments. An automatic sample changer has been installed at the PGAA station, while the NIPS station was redesigned and upgraded with a Compton suppressor to use for the non-destructive analysis of bulky samples. In the near future the latter setup will be completed with a neutron tomograph and a moving table, to turn it into a Neutron Radiography/Tomography-driven PGAA equipment.

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0236-5731
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1588-2780

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Journal of Radionalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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