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.