Mass spectrometry of UF6 in a micro ion trap

William B. Whitten, Peter T.A. Reilly, Guido Verbeck, J. Michael Ramsey

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Abstract

We have been exploring the miniaturization of ion trap mass spectrometry with cylindrical ion traps as small as 0.5 mm. One application we are addressing is the isotopic analysis of UFe. Besides the usual problems of mass resolution and instrumental sensitivity, the chemical reactivity of UF6 adds additional restrictions on construction materials, ionization sources, and detectors. Results of experiments at the ORNL UF6 test loop are reported.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 7th International Conference on Facility Operations
Subtitle of host publicationSafeguards Interface
Pages345-349
Number of pages5
StatePublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Conference on Facility Operations: Safeguards Interface - Charleston, SC, United States
Duration: Feb 28 2005Mar 5 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 7th International Conference on Facility Operations: Safeguards Interface

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Facility Operations: Safeguards Interface
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharleston, SC
Period2/28/053/5/05

Keywords

  • Mass spectrometry
  • Uranium isotope ratios

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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