Determination of gold in phosphates by activation analysis using epithermal neutrons

Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey
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Abstract

A simple method is described for determining gold in phosphates and phosphatic materials. Samples in a cadmium container are irradiated with epithermal neutrons to minimize the formation of 32 P, while permitting the formation of adequate amounts of 198 Au.  Fire assay-radiochemical methods are used to separate the 198 Au.  Concentrations as low as 0.1 ppb can be determined readily while maintaining low radiation levels.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Determination of gold in phosphates by activation analysis using epithermal neutrons
Series title Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey
Volume 1
Issue 1
Year Published 1973
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, Va
Description 2 p.
First page 79
Last page 80
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