The Determination of Elemental Concentrations in Blood by Neutron Activation Analysis
- 1 April 1969
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Nuclear Applications
- Vol. 6 (4) , 365-370
- https://doi.org/10.13182/NT69-A28346
Abstract
By use of neutron activation analysis and a simple chemical separation procedure, 14 elements have been determined in human whole blood. Gamma-ray analysis of the activated blood is performed with a Ge(Li) detector. The concentration range of the elements measured vary from ppb to ppt. Possible sources of error including sample contamination, fast nuclear reactions, and interfering gamma rays are considered.Keywords
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