Matthew Jones
R&D Scientist
Research Areas: Analytical Chemistry; Nuclear Fuels
Biography:
B.S. Chemistry, Idaho State University
Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry, University of Idaho – currently pursuing
Low uncertainty Curium analysis of nuclear fuel by MC-ICP-MS
Low uncertainty Iodine analysis of nuclear fuel by TIMS
Quantitative isotopic spatial profiling of nuclear fuel/cladding utilizing a laser ablation system coupled to a micro dissolution apparatus
Gas Pressurized Extraction Chromatography (GPEC) in-line with ICP-AES allowing for trace elemental analysis of nuclear materials
GPEC coupled to a Time Of Flight-Mass Spectrometer (TOF-MS) for generating higher resolution elution curves for resins
GPEC coupled to TOF-MS for rapid isobaric free quantitative analysis of nuclear fuel
In-situ measurements of molten salts utilizing UV-VIS and Raman spectroscopy