题名: |
Background X-ray Spectrum of Radioactive Samples |
作者: |
Dawn E. Janney;Shannon Yee; |
关键词: |
Radioactive materials; Scanning electron microscopy; X-ray spectroscopy37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY; 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; 46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BETA PARTICLES; BREMSSTRAHLUNG; DECAY; ELECTRON MICROSCOPES; INTERNAL CONVERSION; NUCLEAR FUELS; RADIATIONS; RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS; RADIOACTIVITY; X-RAY SPECTROMETERS |
摘要: |
An energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS) is commonly used with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to analyze the elemental compositions and microstructures of a variety of samples. For example, the microstructures of nuclear fuels are commonly investigated with this technique. However, the radioactivity of some materials introduces additional X-rays that contribute to the EDS background spectrum. These X-rays are generally not accounted for in spectral analysis software, and can cause misleading results. X-rays from internal conversion [1], Bremsstrahlung [2] radiation associated with alpha ionizations and beta particle interactions [3], and gamma rays from radioactive decay can all elevate the background of radioactive materials. |
报告类型: |
科技报告 |