Laboratory-scale X-ray absorption spectroscopy approach for actinideresearch: Experiment at the uranium L3-edge

Rene Bes, T. Ahopelto, A.-P. Honkanen, Gregory Leinders, Janne Pakarinen, Kristina Kvashnina

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    Abstract

    We report that by using crystal optics and laboratory-based X-ray source, one may perform easily X-rayAbsorption Spectroscopy (XAS) state-of-the-art measurements at the U L3-edge. Our results are inexcellent agreement with synchrotron-based studies for UO2, KUO3andb-UO3. The laboratory scaledapproach constitutes an inexpensive solution to the limited availability of the XAS beamlines for actinideresearch. Moreover, our results allow for the development of many future applications addressingactinide f-electron chemistry and nuclear energy-related physico-chemistry, such as advanced nuclearfuel development and safe lon g term disposal of nuclear wastes.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)50-53
    JournalJournal of Nuclear Materials
    Volume507
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 22 Apr 2018

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