Trace Element Analysis of Geological, Biological & Environmental Materials by Neutron Activation Analysis: An Exposure

Lecture Notes

lec #	TOPICS
1	Introduction (PDF) Neutron Activation Analysis Fundamental Concepts (PDF)
2	Gamma Detection - Instrumentation Principles (PDF) Neutron Activation Analysis - Applications: Trace Element Analysis of Geological, Biological and Environmental Materials (PDF) Presentation and Report assignment (one per student): Epithermal, Delayed Neutron, Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis
3	Experimental Procedures (PDF) Hands-on Experience with Sample Preparation
4	Hands-on Experience with Gamma Spectrometer in MIT-EAPS INAA Laboratory Trace Element Analysis by Neutron Activation Analysis - A Case Study of Environmental Samples Using the Instruments (PDF) 12.091 Review Assignment hand out
5	Trace Element Analysis -  Student’s Presentations Trace Element Geochemistry - Examples of Applications: Mineralogy and Petrology, Geological Studies done using MIT-EAPS INAA Laboratory Summary and Conclusions (PDF)