Published October 1986 | Version v1
Journal article

Determination of manganese in pyrolusites by neutron activation analysis using low flux 241Am-Be neutron source

  • 1. Nagpur Univ. (India). Dept. of Chemistry

Description

A neutron activation analysis method based on thermal neutron irradiation from 241Am-Be source is suggested for the determination of Mn in pyrolusites. The method uses 55Mn(n,γ)56Mn reaction and counting of 0.847 MeV γ-rays on NaI(Tl) detector coupled with single channel analyzer. The method has been employed for the analysis of pyrolusites and results were found in good agreement with those from conventional chemical methods. The method is fast, non-destructive and economic and can be used for the determination of Mn in its ores. (author)

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Journal Title
J. Geol. Soc. India
Journal Volume
28
Journal Issue
4
Series
J. Geol. Soc. India.
Journal Page Range
315-319
ISSN
0016-7622
CODEN
JGSIA

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Notes
2 figures, 25 refs.