Chemical effects of nuclear transformations in the alkali metal chlorides. Part 4.—Doped alkali metal chloride matrices

Abstract

The distribution of ³⁵S amongst different chemical species, following production by ³⁵Cl (n, p)³⁵S, in CN^–, SH^– and S^2– doped samples of potassium chloride has been investigated. Evidence is presented showing that the sulphite and sulphate precursors are formed by the reaction of sulphur with V type centres. Part at least of the sulphur is immobile at room temperature. Some unusual effects were observed on annealing the SH^–doped samples.