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High Accuracy, High Energy He-Erd Analysis of H,C, and T

Conference ·
OSTI ID:9571
A new analysis technique using high-energy helium ions for the simultaneous elastic recoil detection of all three hydrogen isotopes in metal hydride systems extending to depths of several {micro}m's is presented. Analysis shows that it is possible to separate each hydrogen isotope in a heavy matrix such as erbium to depths of 5 {micro}m using incident 11.48MeV {sup 4}He{sup 2} ions with a detection system composed of a range foil and {Delta}E-E telescope detector. Newly measured cross sections for the elastic recoil scattering of {sup 4}He{sup 2} ions from protons and deuterons are presented in the energy range 10 to 11.75 MeV for the laboratory recoil angle of 30{degree}.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (US); Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
9571
Report Number(s):
SAND99-0954C
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English