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Author
Carvalho, M. S. | Sampaio, E. A. L. | Alleluia, I. B.
Title
Recovery of Americium-241 From Smoke Detectors and Lightning-Conductor.
Coporate
Instituto de Engenharia Nuclear, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Report
IEN-DIRMA-02/87
1987
6 p.
Distribution
Available from National Technical Information Service
Keywords
smoke detectors | chemical analysis
Identifiers
Americium 241; qualitative chemical analysis; quality ratio; separation processes; x-ray spectroscopy; lightning protection
Abstract
A optimization for a separation and purification method for Americium 241 is presented. This element is largely used in smoke detectors and lightning conductor.