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Nuclear Physics

Posted on October 29, 2008 by admin

July 12-17, 2009 Bryant University Smithfield, RI The 2009 Gordon Conference on Nuclear Physics will continue the tradition of presenting cutting-edge experimental and theoretical research on topics spanning the forefronts of the field. Sessions will cover recent highlights in the … Continue reading →

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Scope & Purpose

Posted on September 10, 2008 by admin

Welcome to Isotope.info. This website is intended as a focal point for isotope-related information source available to students and professionals alike. Although a work-in-progress, we are attempting to categorize information in an intuitive manner so that it can be readily … Continue reading →

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Audio Spot: Oak Ridge reactor sets neutron world record

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Camille

OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Nov. 29, 2007 — The High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has set a world record for concentration of cold neutrons that are used to study materials.Oak Ridge’s Ron … Continue reading →

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ORNL Nuclear Medicine Program Develops Efficient Method for Separation of Promethium-147 from Reactor Produced Neodymium-147

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Camille

Promethium-147 (half-life = 2.62 years) decays with the emission of very low energy electrons (beta Eav = 61.96 keV, 99.99%) and is of wide interest for use in many special devices, including fluorescentinstruments and low-power beta batteries. Because the uranium … Continue reading →

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