Localization of volatile isotopes on a cryotrap

Neutron-induced fission of uranium allows for the production of high-intensity neutron-rich radioactive ion beams. However, also large quantities of unwanted volatile radioactive species are produced that have to be hindered from contaminating the beamline and vacuum system of the facility. In the framework of radioprotection studies within the MAFF project at the FRM II in Garching with 1014 fiss/sec., the performance of a cryotrap system has been studied, designed to localize gaseous radioactivity close to its origin. These studies provide important radioprotection information for the planned EURISOL facility with 1015 fission events/sec. Design considerations, activity distribution calculations and a comparison to experimental prototype test results will be presented. (orig.)