Investigation of sulphur isotope variation due to different processes applied during uranium ore concentrate production

The applicability and limitations of sulphur isotope ratio as a nuclear forensic signature have been studied. The typically applied leaching methods in uranium mining processes were simulated for five uranium ore samples and the n(³⁴S)/n(³²S) ratios were measured. The sulphur isotope ratio variation during uranium ore...

Application of neodymium isotope ratio measurements for the origin assessment of uranium ore concentrates

A novel procedure has been developed for the measurement of 143Nd/144Nd isotope ratio in various uranium-bearing materials, such as uranium ores and ore concentrates (UOC) in order to evaluate the usefulness and applicability of variations of 143Nd/144Nd isotope ratio for provenance assessment in nuclear forensics. Neodymium was separated and...