This study shows that the effectiveness of ultra-trace-level uranium isotopic analysis by thermal ionization mass spectrometry can be increased by treatment of uranium samples with graphite powder, which results in… Click to show full abstract
This study shows that the effectiveness of ultra-trace-level uranium isotopic analysis by thermal ionization mass spectrometry can be increased by treatment of uranium samples with graphite powder, which results in a 1.9-fold enhancement of uranium ion signal intensity and thus improves analytical accuracy, precision, and measurement uncertainty. Additionally, a mechanistic rationalization of the observed intensity enhancement is provided.
               
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