TITLE:
Determining the Atomic Fraction of Boron Isotopes in Various Boron-Containing Inorganic Compounds
AUTHORS:
Lamzira Pharulava, Ketevan Tsikoridze, Giorgi Giorgobiani, Oleg Sulava, Levani Eliashvili, Vakhtang Betlemidze, Bachana Sulava
KEYWORDS:
Boron, Mass Spectrometer, Isotopic Analysis, Atomic Share, Electronic Bombardment, Boron-Containing Substances
JOURNAL NAME:
American Journal of Analytical Chemistry,
Vol.15 No.12,
December
10,
2024
ABSTRACT: The article discusses a method for determining the atomic fraction of isotopes in boron trifluoride, boron carbide, boron anhydride, ferroboron and boric acid, by converting them into potassium tetrafluoroborate. This compound is then analyzed using the spectrometric electron bombardment method. This technique is known for its high accuracy and “self-verifying” capabilities, meaning that the mass fraction of isotopes can be calculated using different mass lines, allowing for the identification of any potential errors.