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Spatially resolving light elements with high resolution analysis for waste forms characterization


EMSL Project ID
48501

Abstract

Light elements such as Li and B are commonly used in waste forms development as part of the waste or as a component in the matrix material used to encapsulate the waste, e.g., glass, ceramics. Very few techniques are available for spatially resolving and quantifying these light elements in high resolution. Electron probe microanalysis with wavelength dispersive spectroscopy (EPMA-WDS) and nano-secondary ion mass spectrometry (nanoSIMS) are two of the only options available for mapping these light elements.

Project Details

Start Date
2014-06-25
End Date
2014-09-30
Status
Closed

Team

Principal Investigator

Brian Riley
Institution
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Co-Investigator(s)

Derek Dixon
Institution
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory