Abstract
Electron-capture and alpha-decay properties of , , and the new isotope have been measured. The over-all half-lives are 44±2 days for , 26±2 minutes for , and 20±2 minutes for . Two alpha groups, one of 5.65±0.02 Mev and one of 5.36±0.02 Mev, were detected in the decay of , one group of 5.85±0.02 Mev in the decay of , and one of 6.30±0.02 Mev in the decay of . The partial alpha half-lives corresponding to these alpha groups are, for , (1.7±0.4)× years and (4.6±0.6)× years, respectively; for , (1.7±0.4) years; and for , 11±4 days. On the basis of the experimental data it has been possible to calculate hindrance factors for the alpha decay and values for the electron-capture decay of the three isotopes and to correlate their properties with the alpha and electron-capture systematics.
- Received 7 March 1957
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.106.1228
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