Investigative radiochemistry – a key element in nuclear forensics
Abstract: Since the fall of the Iron Curtain illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive material has become an issue of concern both on the political and the scientific level. Seized material may be analysed in order to obtain clues on its origin and intended use and to prevent diversion of material from the same source in the future. Nuclear materials (uranium or plutonium) are of particular worry due to the nuclear proliferation risk associated with the material. Nuclear forensic investigations are aimed at the fact that nuclear material carries (inherent) information on its history, including on its origin and the processes applied for its production. Important conclusions can be drawn from decay products, activation products and fission products. Chemical impurities and the isotopic composition of certain major and minor constituents may provide additional information. Comparison of the measured results with nuclear material databases may yield evidence on the production site. The paper will describe the methodologies developed for addressing the above issues, focussing on radiochemical methods. Examples of nuclear forensic casework will illustrate the experience gathered in these areas.
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
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Englisch
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Investigative radiochemistry – a key element in nuclear forensics ; volume:1 ; number:1 ; year:2011 ; pages:145-149 ; extent:5
Proceedings in radiochemistry ; 1, Heft 1 (2011), 145-149 (gesamt 5)
- Urheber
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Mayer, K.
Wallenius, M.
Varga, Zsolt
Wiss, T.
Fanghänel, T.
- DOI
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10.1524/rcpr.2011.0027
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022111813063381558285
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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15.08.2025, 07:28 MESZ
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Beteiligte
- Mayer, K.
- Wallenius, M.
- Varga, Zsolt
- Wiss, T.
- Fanghänel, T.
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