Automatic analysis of geological samples in the United States

Authors

  • Malgorzata Bebek

Keywords:

microcomputer control ; instrumental neutron activation analysis ; geological samples ; automatic analysis ; uranium resource evaluation ; analysis system ; Big experiment ; Sediment ; Identification code ; Analyzer ;

Abstract

"National Uranium Resources Evaluation Program" in the United States. The purpose of the evaluation program is to systematically study the distribution of uranium in soil, water, lake, and stream sediments. The Livermore Laboratory is dedicated to analyzing 200,000 soil and water samples sent from seven western states. Using the analysis system described in this paper,

Published

2020-05-14

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