Etching Fission Tracks in Zircons
- 25 July 1969
- journal article
- Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science
- Vol. 165 (3891), 388
- https://doi.org/10.1126/science.165.3891.388
Abstract
A new technique has been developed whereby fission tracks can be etched in zircon with a solution of sodiuim hydroxide at 220°C. Etching time varied between 15 minutes and 5 houtrs. Colored zircon required less etching time than the colorless varieties.Keywords
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