Chemical effects of nuclear transformations in the alkali chlorides. Part 3.—Behaviour of ion implanted 35S

Abstract

The valence distribution of ion implanted ³⁵S in sodium chloride has been investigated and the influences of pre-bombardment of the crystal with O, S and Cl measured. The effects of pre- or post-irradiation of the crystals with γ radiation and of thermal annealing combined with these treatments have been examined. A small part of the ³⁵S penetrates deeply into the crystal, giving a supertail to the distribution. This phenomenon is attributed to interstitial diffusion and the valence distribution of this sulphur has been measured.