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Performance of k0 standardization method in neutron activation analysis using Kayzero for Windows software at the National Center for Energy, Sciences and Nuclear Techniques (CNESTEN-Morocco)

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In this work, we aim to study the performance of the k0-standardization method in neutron activation analysis when using the Kayzero for Windows software at the National Center for Energy, Sciences, and Nuclear Techniques (CNESTEN) of Morocco. Accuracy and precision were ensured by using certified reference materials from the IAEA, NIST, and WEPAL. Samples were irradiated using the pneumatic transfer system and rotary specimen rack facilities of the TRIGA Mark II research reactor at CNESTEN. The obtained results agree well with the certified values, thus demonstrating their accuracy and the success of the method’s implementation.

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  1. Unité de Recherche en Physique et Techniques Nucléaires, Département de Physique, Faculté des Sciences, Université IbnTofail, Kenitra, B.P 242, Kenitra, Marocco

    Hassan Chahidi & Abdelmajid Choukri

  2. Centre National de l’Energie, des Sciences et Techniques Nucléaires (CNESTEN), B.P. 1382, R.P. 10001, Rabat, Marocco

    Hamid Bounouira, Hamid Amsil, Khalid Embarch, Abdessamad Didi, Aarab Ilyas, Khalid Laraki & Hamid Marah

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Chahidi, H., Bounouira, H., Amsil, H. et al. Performance of k0 standardization method in neutron activation analysis using Kayzero for Windows software at the National Center for Energy, Sciences and Nuclear Techniques (CNESTEN-Morocco). J Radioanal Nucl Chem 327, 59–64 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-020-07416-x

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