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Mass Spectrometric Studies of the Stable Cadmium Isotopes in the Thermal-Neutron Fission of 233U and 235U

<p> An attempt was made to measure the yields of the stable cadmium isotopes produced in the thermal-neutron fission of 233U and 235U using a solid-source mass spectrometer. The results for 235U fission indicate that there is structure in the mass-yield curve for the region studied which takes the form of a depression around masses 112-114. The origin of this structure is discussed in terms of the various mechanisms which have been proposed to explain the nature of the mass distribution in the symmetric region.</p> <p> The 233U study was unsuccessful because of the experimental difficulties encountered, primarily the interference from terrestrial cadmium and the low recovery of the fission products. </p> / Thesis / Master of Science (MSc)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:mcmaster.ca/oai:macsphere.mcmaster.ca:11375/18612
Date05 1900
CreatorsLum-Hee, George
ContributorsTomlinson, R. H., Chemistry
Source SetsMcMaster University
Languageen_US
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis

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