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Students measure the half-life of Ag-108 and Ag-110 formed from the neutron bombardment of silver foil. Techniques for the handling of data from nuclear counting measurements are introduced. Results tend to be within 2% for Ag-108 and within 5% for Ag-110.

Course Level

Introductory: P17, P23, P24

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Equipment

Number of set-ups available: 5 Per lab station: 1 General Radio counter 1 stopwatch Per class: 1 paraffin block/silver foils 1 Fluke high voltage power supply 1 Americium neutron source/storage container, key and padlock 5 geiger tubes 1 high voltage distribution box high voltage BNC cables signal BNC cables

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