Argon-36 from Neutron Capture on Chlorine in Nature

Author

D. E. Sinclair
Oliver Manuel, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Argon analysis on samples of sodalite from Dungannon, Ontario reveals an excess of ³⁶Ar from neutron capture on ³⁵Cl and excess ⁴⁰Ar from the decay of ⁴⁰K. These results indicate an average production rate of 5.6 X 10² atoms of ³⁰Cl per year per gram of chlorine over the age of the mineral. 3.9 X 10⁸ yrs. The surface residence time of chlorine-rich rocks may be determined from the amounts of ³⁶Ar which accumulate during the time period of exposure to cosmic rays.

Recommended Citation

D. E. Sinclair and O. Manuel, "Argon-36 from Neutron Capture on Chlorine in Nature," Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung A, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 488 - 492, Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung - Section A Journal of Physical Sciences, Mar 1974.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1515/zna-1974-0319

Department(s)

Chemistry

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0932-0784

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1974 Verlag der Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Mar 1974