| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8209221 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The goals of the present study were to develop a 170Tm radioisotope and generate a K XRF spectrum of mercury. Thulium foil and thulium oxide powder were both tested for impurities and the latter was found to be a better prospect for further studies. The 170Tm radioisotope was developed from thulium oxide powder following the method of disolution and absorption. A suitable source holder and collimator were also designed based on Monte Carlo simulations. Using the radioisotope thus developed, a mercury XRF spectrum was successfully generated.
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Authors
K. Phanisree Timmaraju, Bibi Najah Fajurally, Andrea F. Armstrong, David R. Chettle,