Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Neutron Activation Analysis: A Guide to Practical Approaches

Download or read book Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Neutron Activation Analysis: A Guide to Practical Approaches written by IAEA and published by International Atomic Energy Agency. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) is the most common technique used in research reactors worldwide. The IAEA aims to enhance quality assurance in NAA laboratories by supporting annual proficiency testing, by developing and offering relevant e-learning as well as specialized publications. This publication, which is based on the most up to date relevant ISO guides and international practices, provides practical guidance on quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) in NAA laboratories. It is intended to be used in the day-to-day work of NAA at research reactors. Potential sources of errors and associated QA/QC actions are detailed for all main areas of NAA practice. Easy to use tables are provided, intended for direct reference in the laboratory.