Considerations for uranium isotope ratio analysis by atmospheric pressure ionization mass spectrometry

• Published in: Analyst (London) Vol. 144; no. 1; pp. 317 - 323
• Main Authors: Forbes, Thomas P, Szakal, Christopher
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Royal Society of Chemistry 17.12.2018
• Subjects: Atmospheric pressure; Ionization; Isotope ratios; Isotopes; Mass spectrometers; Mass spectrometry; Parameter identification; Quadrupoles; Sound propagation; Spectrometers; Uranium

The accurate measurement of uranium isotope ratios from trace samples lies at the foundation of achieving nuclear nonproliferation. These challenging measurements necessitate both the continued characterization and evaluation of evolving mass spectrometric technologies as well as the propagation of...