Effect of α-damage on fission-track annealing in zircon
The thermal stability of confined fission-track lengths in four zircon samples having different spontaneous track densities (i.e., different amounts of ??-damage) has been studied by one-hour isochronal annealing experiments. The thermal stability of spontaneous track lengths is independent of initial spontaneous track density. The thermal stability of induced track lengths in pre-annealed zircon, however, is significantly higher than that of spontaneous track lengths. The results indicate that the presence of ??-damage lowers the thermal stability of fission-tracks in zircon.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1988 |
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Title | Effect of α-damage on fission-track annealing in zircon |
DOI | 10.1016/1359-0189(88)90008-8 |
Authors | Masao Kasuya, Charles W. Naeser |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | International Journal of Radiation Applications and Instrumentation. Part D. Nuclear Tracks and Radiation Measurements |
Index ID | 70014286 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |