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A graphical determination of uranium and thorium in ores from their gamma-ray spectra / by J. L. Horwood.M38-1/46-1959E-PDF

"A graphical method is described for calculating the uranium and thorium contents of ores. The intersection of straight lines, each relating to a selected interval in the gamma-ray spectrum, makes possible a rapid estimate of the respective contribution of each series (uranium and thorium) to the total gamma activity. The departure from equilibrium in the uranium series and the effect of potassium are both considered. Spectrum curves were plotted for crushed ore samples. Count yields in a number of selected spectral intervals are given for natural uranium, natural thorium, purified uranium oxide (less radium and daughters), and potassium, to illustrate the construction of the linear equations. Typical solutions are shown for several types of ore samples"--Synopsis, p. i.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Department of Mines and Technical Surveys.
  • Canada. Mines Branch.
TitleA graphical determination of uranium and thorium in ores from their gamma-ray spectra / by J. L. Horwood.
Series title
  • Mines Branch Research Report ; R 46
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • "December 1959."
  • Includes bibliographic references.
  • Includes abstract in French.
Publishing information
  • Ottawa, Ontario : Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, 1959.
Author / Contributor
  • Horwood, J. L., author.
Description1 online resource (iv, 24 pages)
Catalogue number
  • M38-1/46-1959E-PDF
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