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MESURE MASSE VOLUMIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2007-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

When [backscatter method is] used for density measurements, it is less accurate than direct transmission due to the large scattering angle and shallow depth of measurement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Lorsque [la rétrodiffusion] est employée pour des mesures de la masse volumique, elle est moins précise que la transmission directe en raison du fait que l'angle de diffusion est grand et à cause de la faible profondeur à laquelle sont effectuées les mesures.

Spanish

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