Determination of boron in materials by cold neutron prompt gamma-ray activation analysis

The Analyst ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 130 (1) ◽  
pp. 99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick L. Paul
Keyword(s):  
Activation Analysis ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Cold Neutron ◽  
Prompt Gamma

Determination of Hydrogen in Metals, Semiconductors, and Other Materials by Cold Neutron Prompt Gamma-Ray Activation Analysis

1998 ◽  
Vol 513 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. L. Paul ◽  
R. M. Lindstrom
Keyword(s):  
Activation Analysis ◽  
Titanium Alloys ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Cold Neutron ◽  
Detection Limits ◽  
Prompt Gamma ◽  
Nondestructive Measurement ◽  
Hydrogen In Metals

ABSTRACTCold neutron prompt gamma-ray activation analysis has proven useful for nondestructive measurement of trace hydrogen. The sample is irradiated in a beam of neutrons; the presence of hydrogen is confirmed by the emission of a 2223 keV gamma-ray. Detection limits for hydrogen are 3 mg/kg in quartz and 8 mg/kg in titanium. We have used the technique to measure hydrogen in titanium alloys, germanium, quartz, fullerenes and their derivatives, and other materials.

Determination of Hydrogen in Semiconductors and Related Materials by Cold Neutron Capture Prompt Gamma-Ray Activation Analysis

1993 ◽  
Vol 324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick L. Paul ◽  
Richard M. Lindstrom
Keyword(s):  
Activation Analysis ◽  
Neutron Capture ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Cold Neutron ◽  
Dielectric Film ◽  
Nondestructive Method ◽  
Chemical Form ◽  
Prompt Gamma ◽  
Γ Ray

AbstractA reliable nondestructive method for measuring trace amounts of hydrogen in semiconductors and related materials has long been needed. Cold neutron capture prompt γ-ray activation analysis (CNPGAA) is a nondestructive, multielement technique which has found application in the measurement of trace amounts of hydrogen. The sample is irradiated by a beam of “cold” neutrons; the presence of hydrogen is confirmed by the detection of a 2223 keV gamma-ray. The technique gives bulk analyses (the neutron and gamma radiation penetrate the sample), the hydrogen peak is free of interferences, and the results are independent of the chemical form of hydrogen present. The instrument is capable of detecting less than 10 mg/kg of hydrogen in many matrices. We have used the technique to measure hydrogen levels in a dielectric film on a silicon wafer, semiconductor grade germanium, and quartz.

Characterization of Materials for a Hydrogen-Based Economy by Cold Neutron Prompt Gamma-Ray Activation Analysis

2008 ◽  
Vol 1098 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick Paul ◽  
Lei Raymond Cao
Keyword(s):  
Activation Analysis ◽  
Hydrogen Storage ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Cold Neutron ◽  
Proton Conductors ◽  
Prompt Gamma ◽  
Hydrogen Storage Materials ◽  
Storage Materials ◽  
Characterization Of Materials

AbstractAn instrument for cold neutron prompt gamma-ray activation analysis (PGAA) at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) has proven useful for the chemical characterization of hydrogen storage materials and other materials of importance to a hydrogen-based economy. The detection limit for hydrogen is less than 10 mg/kg for most materials. Potential hydrogen storage materials that have been characterized by PGAA include single-wall carbon nanotubes with and without boron doping, porous carbons, lithium magnesium imides, and ternary hydrides of various elements. The capability to allow in situ hydrogenation and characterization of materials is currently under development. PGAA has also been used to characterize materials used in hydrogen fuel cells, including solid proton conductors, polymer membrane, and proton exchange membranes. Future upgrades to the instrument will improve detection limits and functionality of the instrument.

Determination of hydrogen in titanium alloys by cold neutron prompt gamma activation analysis

1996 ◽  
Vol 27 (11) ◽  
pp. 3682-3687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick L. Paul ◽  
Richard M. Lindstrom ◽  
Robert R. Greenberg ◽  
Hugh M. Privett ◽  
Wade J. Richards
Keyword(s):  
Activation Analysis ◽  
Titanium Alloys ◽  
Cold Neutron ◽  
Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis ◽  
Prompt Gamma ◽  
Gamma Activation ◽  
Prompt Gamma Activation

NGD cold-neutron prompt gamma-ray activation analysis spectrometer at NIST

2014 ◽  
Vol 304 (1) ◽  
pp. 189-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick L. Paul ◽  
Dağıstan Şahin ◽  
Jeremy C. Cook ◽  
Christoph Brocker ◽  
Richard M. Lindstrom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activation Analysis ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Cold Neutron ◽  
Prompt Gamma
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