Instrumental neutron activation analysis of psychoactive substances, mainly heroin, cocaine, metamphetamine and their adulterants
Kameník, Jan; Kučera, Jan
2023 - Czech
Instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) is a robust analytical method theoretically well descibed and understood. INAA works with solid samples, dissolution is not required. The methodology introduces INAA background and lists procedures used for quality control. Protocols for INAA of heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine are described in details. Applications of INAA for psychoactive substances includes estimation of purity and adulterants used and drogs profiling. The metodology is based on measurement of laboratory and real samples. Instrumentální neutronová aktivační analýza je založena na robustním teoretickém základu a umožňuje analýzu vzorků v pevném stavu bez nutnosti jejich převedení do roztoku. Text metodiky zahrnuje představení základů INAA a příklady postupů používaných pro kontrolu přesnosti výsledků. Uveden je popis postupu analýzy heroinu, kokainu a metamfetaminu. Aplikace pro využití INAA zahrnují odhad čistoty a použitých ředících látek a profilování vzorků drog. Metodika je založena na analýze laboratorních a reálných vzorků.
Keywords:
NAA; psychotropic substances; methodology
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Instrumental neutron activation analysis of psychoactive substances, mainly heroin, cocaine, metamphetamine and their adulterants
Instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) is a robust analytical method theoretically well descibed and understood. INAA works with solid samples, dissolution is not required. The methodology ...
Elemental analysis of vehical glass using neutron activation analysis and X-ray fluorescence analysis
Kameník, Jan; Fikrle, Marek; Kučera, Jan
2023 - Czech
Glass microfragments provide valuable information about certain vehicle crimes. The methodology describes application of X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) and neutron activation analysis (NAA) of elemental admixtures in vehicle glass fragments. XRF allows rapid and non-destructive test of the sample and helps in selection of protocols for detailed inspections by additional methods. NAA is time demanding, however, has potential to provide robust results for law enforcement agencies. Both methods are described together with protocols of analysis and their variants. The methodology includes results for 80+ vehicle glass samples. Mikrofragmenty skel nesou cenné informace o některých druzích zločinů spojených s vozidly. Metodika popisuje využití Rentgenové fluorescenční analýzy (RFA) a neutronové aktivační analýzy (NAA) pro stanovení prvkových přímesí ve střepech automobilových skel. RFA umožňuje rychlé nedestruktivní testování vzorku, které umožní výběr analytických postupů pro další analýzu. Metoda NAA je časově náročnější, má potenciál poskytovat robustní výsledky pro orgány činné v trestním řízení. Metodika zahrnuje popis obou metod a jejich uplatnění při analýze fragmentů skel. Součástí metodiky jsou výsledky analýzy více než 80 vzorků automobilových skel.
Keywords:
XRF; INAA; methodology
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Elemental analysis of vehical glass using neutron activation analysis and X-ray fluorescence analysis
Glass microfragments provide valuable information about certain vehicle crimes. The methodology describes application of X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) and neutron activation analysis (NAA) of ...
Strain Measurements on Samples of an 3D-printing Maraging Steel by a High-resolution Neutron Diffraction
Mikula, Pavol; Ryukhtin, Vasyl; Michalcová, A.
2022 - English
In our contribution we present strain measurements on several samples related to the 3D printing material with an unconventional high-resolution neutron diffraction. This method is based on the three-axis diffractometer setting when a conventional two axis neutron diffraction scanner does not provide a relevant resolution.
Keywords:
3D printing material; high resolution; neutron diffraction
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Strain Measurements on Samples of an 3D-printing Maraging Steel by a High-resolution Neutron Diffraction
In our contribution we present strain measurements on several samples related to the 3D printing material with an unconventional high-resolution neutron diffraction. This method is based on the ...
The effect of the heat treatment at 450°C on distribution of residual stresses of modified Cr-Mo steel welds
Mráz, L.; Hervoches, Charles; Mikula, Pavol; Kotora, J.
2020 - English
The effect of low-temperature long-term heat treatment on distribution of residual stresses on the modified chromium-molybdenum steel of the type 7 CrMoVTiB10-10 and known as the T24 steel which was studied by using neutron diffraction method, is presented.
Keywords:
neutron diffraction; stress analysis
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The effect of the heat treatment at 450°C on distribution of residual stresses of modified Cr-Mo steel welds
The effect of low-temperature long-term heat treatment on distribution of residual stresses on the modified chromium-molybdenum steel of the type 7 CrMoVTiB10-10 and known as the T24 steel which was ...
On a possible High-Resolution Residual Strain/Stress Measurements by Three Axis Neutron Diffractometer
Mikula, Pavol; Šaroun, Jan; Rogante, M.
2020 - English
The new unconventional high-resolution neutron diffraction three axis set-up for strain/stress measurements of rather large bulk polycrystalline samples is presented.
Keywords:
neutron diffraction; 3 axis neutron diffractometer
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On a possible High-Resolution Residual Strain/Stress Measurements by Three Axis Neutron Diffractometer
The new unconventional high-resolution neutron diffraction three axis set-up for strain/stress measurements of rather large bulk polycrystalline samples is presented.
Laser-generated nanoparticles to change physical properties of solids, liquids and gases
Torrisi, Alfio; Cutroneo, Mariapompea; Ceccio, Giovanni; Cannavó, Antonino; Horák, Pavel; Torrisi, L.; Vacík, Jiří
2019 - English
Synthesis of nanoparticles was possible employing a Nd: YAG pulsed laser at fundamental harmonic. The production of nanoparticles in water depends mainly on the laser parameters (pulse duration, energy, wavelength), the irradiation conditions (focal spot, repetition rate, irradiation time) and the medium where the ablation occurs (solid target, water, solution concentration). The nanoparticles can be introduced in solids, liquids or gases to change many physical characteristics. The optical properties of polymers and solutions, the wetting ability of liquids, the electron density of laser-generated plasma, represent some examples that can be controlled by the concentration of metallic nanoparticles (Au, Ag, Ti, Cu). Some bio-medical applications will be presented and discussed.
Keywords:
bio-medical applications; laser; nanoparticles
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Laser-generated nanoparticles to change physical properties of solids, liquids and gases
Synthesis of nanoparticles was possible employing a Nd: YAG pulsed laser at fundamental harmonic. The production of nanoparticles in water depends mainly on the laser parameters (pulse duration, ...
Residual stresses of laser-welded pressure vessel steel determined by X-ray and neutron diffraction
Trojan, K.; Vlk, A.; Čapek, J.; Hervoches, Charles; Ganev, N.
2019 - English
To gain insight into the quality of the laser weld, information about the residual stress state across the weld is very useful. In this contribution, the residual stress profiles for lowalloy carbon steel plates of P355NL1 grade, which were laser welded from both sides, are presented. To separate the effects of the production of plates from the welding process, the samples were annealed for stress relieving. Using X-ray and neutron diffraction, the surface and bulk RS profiles were obtained. From the obtained data, first, the difference in the character of the longitudinal (parallel to the weld axis) and the transversal component of the RS tensor can be seen. The longitudinal component has a tensile character with a maximum value approximately 500 MPa. Values and character of the transversal component vary strongly with depth and distance from the weld axis.
Keywords:
nondestructive examination; ferromagnetic materials; residual stresses
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Residual stresses of laser-welded pressure vessel steel determined by X-ray and neutron diffraction
To gain insight into the quality of the laser weld, information about the residual stress state across the weld is very useful. In this contribution, the residual stress profiles for lowalloy carbon ...
On a possible use of neutron three axis diffractometer for studies of elastic and plastic deformation of polycrystalline materials
Mikula, Pavol; Ryukhtin, Vasyl; Rogante, M.
2019 - English
Feasibility of using a high-resolution three axis neutron diffractometer performance for elastic and plastic deformation studies of metallic polycrystalline samples is presented. The method consists of unconventional set up employing bent perfect crystal (BPC) monochromator and analyzer with a polycrystalline sample in between. After the realization of focusing conditions in real and momentum space at the neutron wavelength of 0.162 nm, a high angular resolution up to FWHM(d/d)=2x10-3 was achieved on the standard Fe(110) sample (2 mm diameter) which then opened the possibility for the measurements of small lattice parameter changes of samples. The feasibility of the instrument for macro-and microstrain as well as grain size studies is demonstrated on the polycrystalline samples of low carbon shear deformed steel wires and the NiTi plates subjected to heat treatment.
Keywords:
instrumentation; neutron diffraction; strain measurements
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On a possible use of neutron three axis diffractometer for studies of elastic and plastic deformation of polycrystalline materials
Feasibility of using a high-resolution three axis neutron diffractometer performance for elastic and plastic deformation studies of metallic polycrystalline samples is presented. The method consists ...
Study of lithium encapsulation in porous membrane using ion and neutron beams
Ceccio, Giovanni; Cannavó, Antonino; Horák, Pavel; Torrisi, Alfio; Tomandl, Ivo; Hnatowicz, Vladimír; Vacík, Jiří
2019 - English
Ion track-etched membranes are porous systems obtained by etching of the latent ion tracks using a suitable etchant solution. In this work, control of the pores' spatial profiles and dimensions in PET polymers was achieved by varying etching temperature and etching time. For determination of the pores' shape, Ion Transmission Spectroscopy technique was employed. In this method, alterations of the energy loss spectra of the transmitted ions reflect alterations in the material density of the porous foils, as well as alterations of their thickness. Simulation code, developed by the team, allowed the tomographic study of the ion track 3D geometry and its evolution during chemical etching. From the doping of porous membranes with lithium-based solution and its analysis by Thermal Neutron Depth Profiling method, the ability of porous PET membranes to encapsulate nano-sized material was also inspected. The study is important for various applications, e.g., for catalysis, active agents, biosensors, etc.
Keywords:
doping; etching; ion transmission spectroscopy; thermal neutron depth profiling
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Study of lithium encapsulation in porous membrane using ion and neutron beams
Ion track-etched membranes are porous systems obtained by etching of the latent ion tracks using a suitable etchant solution. In this work, control of the pores' spatial profiles and dimensions in PET ...
Mechanical properties of WN43 magnesium alloy prepared by spark plasma sintering
Knapek, Michal; Minárik, P.; Greš, A.; Zemková, M.; Cinert, Jakub; Král, R.
2019 - English
The spark plasma sintering (SPS) method was used to prepare bulk materials form WN43 magnesium alloy atomized powder. Compression tests were carried out in order to investigate the effect of different sintering regimes (10 min at 400, 450, or 500 degrees C) on the mechanical properties of the material. Furthermore, complementary in-situ acoustic emission (AE) recording was employed to reveal the dynamics of deformation processes during compression. It was shown that by increasing the sintering temperature, the ultimate compressive strength and ductility were significantly improved. The AE data and microstructure observations suggest that pronounced twin nucleation takes place around the yield point whereas twin growth and dislocation activity are the dominant deformation mechanisms in the later stages of deformation.
Keywords:
spark plasma sintering; magnesium; deformation; twinning; acoustic emission
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Mechanical properties of WN43 magnesium alloy prepared by spark plasma sintering
The spark plasma sintering (SPS) method was used to prepare bulk materials form WN43 magnesium alloy atomized powder. Compression tests were carried out in order to investigate the effect of different ...
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