Published April 15, 1982 | Version v1
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The quadrupole mass filter as a commercial isotope separator

Creators

  • 1. Radiochemical Centre Ltd., Amersham (UK). Cyclotron Group
  • 2. Kent Univ., Canterbury (UK). Chemical Lab.

Description

The theory of operation, design, construction and evaluation of a prototype isotope separator using a quadrupole mass filter is described. The enrichment of 26Mg has been demonstrated and the performance has been found to be consistent with the specifications required of a commercial unit. The use of a glass envelope for the vacuum system has permitted the direct observation of the characteristics of the ion beam within the mass filter. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res.
Journal Volume
195
Journal Issue
3
Series
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res.
Journal Page Range
447-456
ISSN
0029-554X

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
13699919
Subject category
S07: ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES;
Descriptors DEI
ELECTROMAGNETIC ISOTOPE SEPARA; ION BEAMS; MAGNESIUM 26; MASS SPECTROMETERS; QUADRUPOLES; VACUUM SYSTEMS
Descriptors DEC
BEAMS; EVEN-EVEN NUCLEI; ISOTOPE SEPARATION; ISOTOPES; LIGHT NUCLEI; MAGNESIUM ISOTOPES; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; MULTIPOLES; NUCLEI; SEPARATION PROCESSES; SPECTROMETERS; STABLE ISOTOPES