Abstract
The new neutron-deficient americium isotope 233Am produced via the 233U(6Li, 6n) reaction has been identified using the JAERI on-line isotope separator (JAERI-ISOL) coupled to a gas-jet transport system. The α-decay of 233Am and its subsequent α-decay chain have been observed in the mass-233 fraction. The half-life and α-particle energy of 233Am have been determined to be 3.2 ± 0.8 min and 6780 ± 17 keV, respectively. From these results and a deduced α-decay branching ratio, the observed α-decay is regarded as a favored transition.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 303-305 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | European Physical Journal A |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics