An overview of spectrometric techniques and sample preparation for the determination of impurities in uranium nuclear fuel grade

► Compilation of literature about impurities determination in uranium nuclear fuel. ► Use of spectrometric methods in elemental determination in uranium nuclear fuel. ► Performance of nuclear fuel in reactors depends on the chemical composition. ► Estimation is important from the point of view of neutron economy. ► These materials are required in rigorous specifications for use as nuclear fuel.