Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC

Georgia Tech Research Corporation

Wendy Kuhne

Matthew S Wellons

Michael A Devore, Ii

Jiri Janata

William S Dynan

Miroslava Josowicz

Jennifer Steeb

Methods for forming particulates that are highly consistent with regard to shape, size, and content are described. Particulates are suitable for use as reference materials. Methods can incorporate actinides and/or lanthanides, e.g., uranium, and can be used for forming certified reference materials for use in the nuclear industry. Methods include formation of an aerosol from an oxalate salt solution, in-line diagnostics, and collection of particles of the aerosol either in a liquid impinger or on a solid surface.

Manufacture of particulate reference materials

Improved radiation devices and their associated fabrication and applications are described herein. The microirradiators generally include a non-radioactive conducting electrode, an insulating sheath, a radioactive source, and, optionally, a contact electrode. The microirradiators generally produce low absolute radiation levels with high radiation flux densities.

Microirradiators and methods of making and using same

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Evans, GA, United States of America

Wendy Kuhne