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neutron activation analysis

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neutron activation analysis [′nü‚trän ‚ak·tə′vā·shən ə‚nal·ə·səs]
(nucleonics)
Activation analysis in which the specimen is bombarded with neutrons; identification is made by measuring the resulting radio isotopes.


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The analyzer uses prompt gamma neutron activation analysis (PGNAA) technology to perform a real-time, composite analysis on shredded scrap metal.
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