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A study of activation analysis capabilities of the neutron generator with a tritium target in determing the source of certain drugs

This study was an evaluation of the applicability of the neutron generator in identifying the manufacturing sources of drugs by studying; trace elements present in drug samples. The motivation w1as the possible assistance to law enforcement agencies in tracing illicit drugs to their origins.Eight samples of dextroamphetamine sulfate were used in the evaluation process. The samples were activated with a neutron generator producing a 14MMeV neutron flux of the order of 1010 neutrons/sec/cm2. A pair of NaI detectors and a multichannel analyzer were used to study, the decay spectra of the samples.The analytical system was found in most cases to be quite capable of detesting elements which were present in a few parts per million. Little success was encountered in detecting elements present at levels commonly considered to be trace amounts. Phosphorus, silicon, sodium, iron, and strontium where found in amounts ranging from 65 to 250,000 parts per million.Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN 47306

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/179855
Date03 June 2011
CreatorsPresdorf, Ronald L.
ContributorsReynolds, Leon M.
Source SetsBall State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
Format49 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
SourceVirtual Press

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