Nuclear analytical techniques in Tanzania: a review

Authors

  • Yusufu Koleleni Physics Department ,University of Dar es Salaam, P.O.Box 35063 Dar es Salaam

Abstract

It has been a tradition to perceive that Nuclear/Atomic radiations are only related to Nuclear/Atomic bombs, heavy ammunitions and consequently applications for human and non-peaceful destructions. In this paper the questions on how the Nuclear/Atomic radiations may be used for peaceful applications and specifically to Tanzanian situations are presented. Methods like Energy Dispersive X-Ray fluorescence (EDXRF), Particle Induced X-Ray Emission (PIXE), Electron probe Micro-Mass Analysis (EPMA), Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) for investigations of different types of samples in geology; environmental, medical, biological and chemical are discussed.

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Published

2017-12-31

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Articles