The k0-INRIM software: a tool to compile uncertainty budgets in neutron activation analysis based on k0-standardisation. (24th October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: D'Agostino, G; Di Luzio, M; Oddone, M
• Is Part Of: Measurement science & technology. Volume 31:Number 1(2020)
• Publication Date: 2019-10-24
• Subjects: analytical chemistry -- neutron activation analysis -- uncertainty budget -- software -- k0-standardisation; Physical measurements -- Periodicals; Scientific apparatus and instruments -- Periodicals; Equipment and Supplies -- Periodicals; Science -- instrumentation -- Periodicals; Technology -- instrumentation -- Periodicals; Mesures physiques -- Périodiques; Physical measurements; Scientific apparatus and instruments; Periodicals; 502.87
• DOI: 10.1088/1361-6501/ab358f
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-0233

Abstract

Abstract: A software package was developed to evaluate the uncertainty of results provided by neutron activation laboratories adopting the k 0 -standardisation method in trace elements analysis. The outputs are stand-alone and editable spreadsheet budgets based on a measurement equation including more than 40 input quantities and written to consider the effect of correlations. The program, called k 0 -INRIM, is presented to potential users and freely distributed alongside the user's manual. The measurement equation is reported and the main features are described together with the results obtained in a validation test. An uncertainty budget compiled using the software output is given as an example.