K0-NAA for the determination of trace elements in a synthetic material: A collaborative study

Peter Vermaercke, Piotr B. Robouch

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    Abstract

    As part of an interlaboratory comparison in order to certify a synthetic material to be used for the validation of the proper implementation of k0-NAA a collaborative trial was organised. Based on this collaborative study RSD r values (repeatability relative standard deviation) ranging typically from 1 to 2% could be achieved, while RSDR values (reproducibility relative standard deviation) ranged typically from 2 to 5 %. These values were then compared with the Horwitz criterium leading to HORRAT values in most cases well below 1, although two exceeding 1, depending on the element to be determined. It could be concluded that k0-NAA is a very precise method, but that still some inconsistencies for certain elements do exist.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationNuclear Proficiency Testing
    Subtitle of host publication1st International Workshop on Proficiency Testing in Applications of the Ionizing Radiation and Nuclear Analytical Techniques in Industry, Medicine, and Environment
    Place of PublicationNew York, United States
    PublisherAIP - American Institute of Physics
    Pages149-154
    Number of pages6
    Volume1036
    ISBN (Print)9780735405608
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Sep 2008
    Event2007 - Nuclear Proficiency Testing: The 1st International Workshop on Proficiency Testing in Applications of the Ionizing Radiation and Nuclear Analytical Techniques in Industry, Medicine, and EnvironmentInternational Workshop on Nuclear Proficiency Testing - Bucharest
    Duration: 6 Oct 20079 Oct 2007

    Publication series

    NameAIP Conference Proceedings
    Volume1036
    ISSN (Print)0094-243X
    ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

    Conference

    Conference2007 - Nuclear Proficiency Testing
    Country/TerritoryRomania
    CityBucharest
    Period2007-10-062007-10-09

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Physics and Astronomy

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