Determinaticn of Silver in Ancient and Rare Coins by Neutron Activation Analysis with 252-Californium

1 January 1974

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science

Vol. 21 (1) , 633-634
https://doi.org/10.1109/TNS.1974.4327525

Abstract

A low-flux, 252-californium neutron source has been employed for the radioactivation of silver in ancient and rare coins. By careful control of the activation time and cooling period, a high degree of selectivity for silver was achieved. Data were normalized to compensate for self-shielding by employing empirical correction factors. Nondestructive measurements of the silver contents of coins having historical or numismatic value was possible.

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