Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Neutron Activation Analysis

  • Chapter
Physical Methods for Inorganic Biochemistry

Part of the book series: Biochemistry of the Elements ((BOTE,volume 5))

  • 156 Accesses

Abstract

The discovery of the neutron by Chadwick in 1932 is a relatively recent event in the history of science (see Heller, 1976). Soon after that discovery, neturons had been used to activate elements, and Bowen (1956) showed that neutron activation could be a highly sensitive method of analysis.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 39.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 54.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

Preview

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

References

  • Asubiojo, O., Guinn, V., and Okumaga, A., 1982. Multielement analysis of Nigerian chewing sticks by instrumental neutron activation analysis, J. Radioanal. Chem. 74:149.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Bowen, H. J. N., 1956. Neutron activation, J. Nucl. Energy 3:18.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Braetter, P., 1983. On the application of neutron activation analysis in the life sciences, Radiochim. Acta 34:85.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • DeLancey, K., 1982. Radiochemical neutron activation analysis studies of biological samples in connection with marine production of petroleum and instrumental neutron activation analysis of sedimentary rocks related to uranium exploration, Diss. Abstracts Int. B. 43:417.

    Google Scholar 

  • DeSoete, D., Gijbels, R., and Hoste, J., 1972. Neutron activation analysis, Chemical Anal ysis Monograms 34:140.

    Google Scholar 

  • Erdtmann, G., 1976. Neutron Activation Tables ,Weinheimverlag Chemie, New York.

    Google Scholar 

  • Firouzbakht, M. L., Garmestani, S. K., Rack, E. P., and Blotcky, A. J., 1981. Determination of iodoamino acids and thyroid hormones in a urine matrix by neutron activation analysis, Anal. Chem. 53:1746.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Gallorini, M., Greenberg, R. R., and Gills, T. E., 1978. Simultaneous determination of arsenic, antimony, cadmium, chromium, copper, and selenium in environmental material by radiochemical neutron activation analysis, Anal. Chem. 50:1479.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Heller, R. A., 1976. Before neutrons, J. Chem. Ed. 53:714.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Heydorn, K., 1984. Neutron Activation Analysis for Clinical Trace Element Research ,Vols. 1 and 2, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida.

    Google Scholar 

  • Holzbecher, J., and Ryan, D. E., 1982. Determination of trace metals by neutron activation after coprecipitation with lead phosphate, J. Radioanal. Chem. 74:25.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Hoste, J., OpDeBeeck, J., Gijbels, R., Adams, F., VanDen Winkel, P., and DeSoete, D., 1971. Instrumental and Radio Chemical Activation Analysis ,CRC Press, Cleveland, Ohio.

    Google Scholar 

  • Iyengar, G. G., Borberg, H., Kasperek, K., Kiem, J., Siegers, M., Feinendegen, E., and Gross, R., 1979, Elemental composition of platelets. Part I. Sampling and sample preparation of platelets for trace-element analysis, Clin. Chem. 25:699.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Jorstad, K., Salbu, B., and Pappas, A. C., 1981. Multielement analysis of human blood serum by neutron activation and controlled potential electrolysis, Anal. Chem. 53:1398.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Kanabrocki, E. L., Case, L. F., Miller, E. B., Kaplan, E., and Oester, Y. T., 1964a. A study of human cerebrospinal fluid: copper and manganese, J. Nucl. Med. 5:643.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Kanabrocki, E. L., Fields, T., Decker, C. F., Case, L. F., Miller, E. B., Kaplan, E., and Oester, Y. T., 1964b. Neutron activation studies of biological fluids: manganese and copper, Int. J. Appl. Radiat. Isotop. 15:175.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Kasperek, K., Iyengar, G. V., Kiem, J., Borberg, H., and Feinendegen, L. E., 1979. Elemental composition of platelets. Part III. Determination of Ag, Au, Cd, Co, Cr, Cs, Mo, Rb, Sb, and Se in normal human platelets by neutron activation analysis, Clin. Chem. 25:711.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Kay, M. A., McKown. D. M., Gray, D. H., Eichor, M. E., and Vogt, J. R., 1973. Neutron activation analysis in environmental chemistry, Am. Lab. 5:39.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Kiem, J., Borgerg, H., Lyengar, B. V., Kasperek, K., Siegers, M., Feinendegen, L. E., and Gross, R., 1979. Elemental composition of platelets. Part II. Water content of normal human platelets and measurements of their concentrations of Cu, Fe, K, and Zn by neutron activation analysis, Clin. Chem. 25:705.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Kramer, H. H., and Wahl, W. H., 1968. Neutron activation analysis, in Principles of Nuclear Medicine (H. N. Wagner, ed.), W. B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, pp. 811–832.

    Google Scholar 

  • Leddicotte, G. W., 1971. Activation analysis of the biological trace elements, in Methods of Biochemical Analysis ,Vol. 19 (D. Glick, ed.), Interscience Publishers, New York, pp. 345–434.

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  • Lo, J. M., Wei, J. C., Yang, M. H., and Yeh, S. J., 1982. Preconcentration of mercury with lead diethyldithiocarbamate for neutron activation analysis of biological and environmental samples, J. Radioanal. Chem. 72:571.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • MacGregor, C. H., Schnaitman, C. A., Normansell, D. E., and Hodgins, M. G., 1974. Purification and properties of nitrate reductase from E. coli K12, J. Biol. Chem. 249:5321.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Mok, W. M., and Wai, C. W., 1984. Preconcentration with dithiocarbamate extraction for determination of molybdenum in seawater by neutron activation analysis, Anal. Chem. 56:27.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Nadkarni, R. A., and Morrison, G. H., 1978. Determination of molybdenum by neutron activation and Srafion NMRR ion exchange resin separation, Anal. Chem. 50:294.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Olson, O. E., Palmer, I. S., and Whitehead, E. I., 1973. Determination of selenium in biological materials, in Methods of Biochemical Analysis ,Vol. 21 (D. Glick, ed.), Interscience Publishers, New York, pp. 58–66.

    Google Scholar 

  • Papavasiliou, P. S., and Cotzias, G. C., 1961. Neutron activation analysis: the determination of manganese, J. Biol. Chem. 236:2365.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Pickering, M., 1972. A freshman experiment in neutron activation analysis, J. Chem. Ed. 49:430.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Polkowska-Motrenko, H., Dermelj, M., Byrne, A. R., Fajgelij, A., Stegnar, P., and Kosta, L., 1982. Radiochemical neutron activation analysis of selenium using carbamate extraction, Radiochem. Radioanal. Lett. 53:319.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Rengan, K., 1978. An elegant neutron activation analysis; an undergraduate experiment, J. Chem. Ed. 55:203.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Tjioe, P. S., Volkers, K. J., Kroon, J. J., and De Goeij, J. J. M., 1984. Determination of gold and platinum traces in biological materials as a part of a multielement radiochemical activation analysis system, Int. J. Environ. Anal. Chem. 17:13.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Versieck, J., Hoste, J., Barbier, F., Michels, H., and De Rudder, J., 1977. Simultaneous determination of iron, zinc, selenium, rubidium, and cesium in serum and packed blood cells by neutron activation analysis, Clin. Chem. 23:1301.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Versieck, J., Hoste, J., Barbier, F., Steyaert, H., De Rudder, J., and Michels, H., 1978. Determination of chromium and cobalt in human serum by neutron activation analysis, Clin. Chem. 24:303.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma, USA

    John R. Wright

  2. Columbia University, New York, New York, USA

    Wayne A. Hendrickson

  3. Hybritech, Inc., San Diego, California, USA

    Shigemasa Osaki

  4. Health Sciences Center, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, USA

    Gordon T. James

Authors
  1. John R. Wright
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Wayne A. Hendrickson
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Shigemasa Osaki
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Gordon T. James
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 1986 Plenum Press, New York

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Wright, J.R., Hendrickson, W.A., Osaki, S., James, G.T. (1986). Neutron Activation Analysis. In: Physical Methods for Inorganic Biochemistry. Biochemistry of the Elements, vol 5. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-4997-6_12

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-4997-6_12

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA

  • Print ISBN: 978-1-4684-4999-0

  • Online ISBN: 978-1-4684-4997-6

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation