PGNAA and PFTNA Technology for Non-Scientists

Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) and Pulsed Fast Thermal Neutron Activation (PFTNA) are non-contact, non-destructive analytical techniques used in online analysis systems to determine the elemental composition of bulk raw materials.

Both PGNAA and PFTNA techniques are known collectively as neutron activation analysis and function by bombarding materials with neutrons. Neutrons interact with elements in the materials, which then emit secondary, prompt gamma rays that can be measured. Neutrons are highly penetrating and pass through and interact with the entire contents of material providing a representative analysis. This is advantageous because other techniques for analysis are only surface analysis techniques and not representative of the entire material stream.

Download Free eBook Here

 

Citations

Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:

  • APA

    Thermo Fisher Scientific – Production Process & Analytics. (2024, February 08). PGNAA and PFTNA Technology for Non-Scientists. AZoMining. Retrieved on November 04, 2024 from https://www.azomining.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1574.

  • MLA

    Thermo Fisher Scientific – Production Process & Analytics. "PGNAA and PFTNA Technology for Non-Scientists". AZoMining. 04 November 2024. <https://www.azomining.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1574>.

  • Chicago

    Thermo Fisher Scientific – Production Process & Analytics. "PGNAA and PFTNA Technology for Non-Scientists". AZoMining. https://www.azomining.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1574. (accessed November 04, 2024).

  • Harvard

    Thermo Fisher Scientific – Production Process & Analytics. 2024. PGNAA and PFTNA Technology for Non-Scientists. AZoMining, viewed 04 November 2024, https://www.azomining.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1574.

Ask A Question

Do you have a question you'd like to ask regarding this article?

Leave your feedback
Your comment type
Submit

While we only use edited and approved content for Azthena answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses. Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for medical information you must always consult a medical professional before acting on any information provided.

Your questions, but not your email details will be shared with OpenAI and retained for 30 days in accordance with their privacy principles.

Please do not ask questions that use sensitive or confidential information.

Read the full Terms & Conditions.