Abstract
A device was constructed for tagging coal fly-ash particles with enriched isotopes of Nd for use in atmospheric tracer experiments by thermally degrading vapor of the 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl 3,5-heptanedione chelate of the metal in the presence of fly-ash laden flue gas. Microanalysis measurements of individual fly-ash particles verify the surface residence of the tracer material and show that particle surfaces are devoid of individual Nd particles. The prototype device was used to release 148Nd- and 145Nd-tagged fly-ash particles for an urban-scale field test at isotope delivery rates of 25–54 mg/h.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
