Fast Procedure for Aqueous Samples Investigation Using SEM and EDX for Nuclear Safeguards Purposes

Accounting and controlling nuclear materials is the backbone for safeguards implementation and it is also an important factor for successful security undertakings. It manages the process of registering sensitive materials by accurately maintaining bookkeeping and following changes in material inventory (IAEA, 2008). Continuous measuring of nuclear material and facility operating data are employed to get up-to-date information. The accounting system is not only responsible for maintaining the bookkeeping of nuclear inventory, but also responsible for tracking their locations and movements (Gavron, 2001). The records and reports done by the accounting system are subject to auditing by the national and international inspection authorities through verification and measurement of nuclear materials to confirm correctness and completeness (Goldman, 1994).