Journal
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
Volume 310, Issue 2, Pages 623-632Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s10967-016-4919-x
Keywords
Nuclear forensics; Plutonium; Chronometry; Reference material; Plutonium reprocessing; Plutonium metal
Funding
- US DHS/DNDO National Technical Nuclear Forensics Center [HSHQDC-14-X-00028]
- US Department of Energy National Nuclear Security administration
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In this study, a certified plutonium metal reference material (CRM 126) with a known production history is examined using analytical methods that are commonly employed in nuclear forensics for provenancing and attribution. The measured plutonium isotopic composition and actinide assay are consistent with values reported on the reference material certificate. Model ages from U/Pu and Am/Pu chronometers agree with the documented production timeline. The results confirm the utility of these analytical methods and highlight the importance of a holistic approach for forensic study of unknown materials.
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