RADIATION SELF-DECOMPOSITION OF LABELED COMPOUNDS

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1960 · Atomlight (U.S.) Ceased publication

OSTI ID:4165667

Tolbert, B M

Radiation self-decomposition of labeled compounds was investigated. G(M) values, the number of molecules of a substance permanently altered or decomposed per 100 ev of ionizing radiation absorbed, were for several classes of organic compounds. Self-radiation changes were found to depend on the specific activity of the sample, the average energy of the radistion and the fraction absorbed by the compound, the half life of the radioactive isotope, the nature of the radiation, the temperature, and the physical state of the compound. Reduction of self-decomposition was brought abcut by dissolving in a protecting- medium solvent, absorbing on a solid matrix in a very thin or monomolecular layer, converting to a more stable derivative, keeping it cold, or storing in a vacuum. (M.C.G.)

• Research Organization: Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
• NSA Number: NSA-14-021493
• OSTI ID: 4165667
• Journal Information: Atomlight (U.S.) Ceased publication, Journal Name: Atomlight (U.S.) Ceased publication; ISSN ATLGA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CHEMISTRY
DECOMPOSITION
HALF-LIFE
LABELLED COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIOISOTOPES
STORAGE
VACUUM