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Comparison of k 0 NAA analysis results of four different reference materials using six various materials for comparator factor calculation

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This study compares the analytical performance of several existing materials as k 0-NAA comparator materials (Al-0.1 % Au, Al-0.1 % Ag, Al-1.0 % Co and Al-2.0 % Sc) with the new Al-0.1 % Au material (ERM-EB530). Trace elements in four reference materials (bakelite, fly ash, biological tissue and sediments) were analysed by k 0-NAA using IRMM-530, IRMM-530R, ERM-EB530, IRMM-533, IRMM-528R and IRMM-534 as comparator material. The different k 0-NAA comparators gave reliable, precise and accurate results for all elements and matrices. The study demonstrated that the new Al-0.1 % Au comparator (ERM-EB530) is fit for k 0-NAA and that switching from IRMM-530 or IRMM-530R to ERM-EB530 should not lead to changes in k 0-NAA results.

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The Authors would like to thank K. Smits for doing the many measurements and calculations required for this work.

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  1. European Commission – Joint Research Centre – Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements, Retieseweg 111, 2440, Geel, Belgium

    T. Bacquart & T. P. J. Linsinger

  2. Studiecentrum voor Kernenergie (SCK), Mol, Belgium

    L. Sneyers & P. Vermaercke

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Bacquart, T., Sneyers, L., Linsinger, T.P.J. et al. Comparison of k 0 NAA analysis results of four different reference materials using six various materials for comparator factor calculation. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 309, 155–163 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-016-4752-2

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