Production of 16N for Instrument Calibration

Authors

Robert J. Nickles, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Todd E. Barnhart, University of Wisconsin - Madison
M. A. Avila-Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Alexander K. Converse, University of Wisconsin - Madison
R. Sundaresan, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Jonathan A. Nye, University of Wisconsin - Madison
David W. Dick, University of Wisconsin - MadisonFollow
Andrew D. Roberts, Minnesota State University - MankatoFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2004

Abstract

A convenient source of -7 second [¹⁶N]-N₂ is described, employing the deuteron irradiation of a flow-through nitrogen target, suitable for the calibration of gamma detectors to 7 MeV and beta spectrometers to 10 MeV. Its possible presence as a contaminant in ¹⁵O-gases bears watching.

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Publication Title

Radiochimica Acta

Recommended Citation

R.J. Nickles, T.E. Barnhart, M.A. Avila-Rodrigues, A.K. Converse, R. Sundaresan, J.A. Nye, D.W. Dick, and A.D. Roberts. Production of 16N for Instrument Calibration. Radiochimica Acta, 92(4-6), 229-232.

DOI

10.1524/ract.92.4.229.35583

Link to Publisher Version (DOI)

http://doi.org/10.1524/ract.92.4.229.35583

Publisher's Copyright and Source

Copyright © De Gruyter. Article published by De Gruyter in Radiochimica Acta, volume 92, issue number 4-6, April 2004, pages 229-232. Available online on September 25, 2009: http://doi.org/10.1524/ract.92.4.229.35583.