• Title of article

    Preparation of 231Pa targets

  • Author/Authors

    Grossmann، نويسنده , , R. and Maier، نويسنده , , H.J. and Szerypo، نويسنده , , J. and Friebel، نويسنده , , H.U.، نويسنده ,

  • Pages
    4
  • From page
    122
  • To page
    125
  • Abstract
    231Pa is an alpha-emitter belonging to the actinide group. Because it is both toxic and highly radioactive, it requires special precautions during target fabrication. The isotopic material was available in the chemical form of dried nitrate. It had to be converted to Pa-oxide, which is our most favourable source material for the preparation of actinide targets. Targets in the thickness range between 70 and 100 μg/cm2 were produced by cold crucible electron beam evaporation–condensation on different backings and target frames.
  • Keywords
    231Protactinium , Electron beam heating , Vacuum deposition , Radiation Protection , Radioactive target
  • Journal title
    Astroparticle Physics
  • Record number

    2031876