[ RadSafe ] Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)

[Keith.Millington at csiro.au]

Hi guys, 

I have a need to analyse a lot of clean wool samples from individual
sheep for trace metals. I would like to try NAA, because this has the
advantage of minimum sample preparation.

For ICP-AES, I  need to hydrolyse the wool protein by refluxing it in 6M
HCl for several hours. For XRF we need to powder the sample first and
press a solid disc. 

In Australia our new OPAL research reactor is having a few problems -
I'm wondering whether anyone overseas can assist with carrying out a few
NAA trials ?

Regards, Keith

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Dr Keith R Millington
Stream Leader- Fundamental Fibre Research
Senior Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology
PO Box 21
Belmont Vic 3216
Australia
Ph:-     0061-(0)352-464792
Fax:-   0061-(0)352-464057
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http://www.tft.csiro.au/