Determine the appropriate skimming conditions to increase the efficiency of displaying traces of alpha particles recorded in the CN-85 nuclear trace detector

Abstract

The optimal etching conditions for solid-state nuclear track detector (SSNTD) type CN-85 have been studied by using KOH solution in different temperature and normality. These are done after irradiating the piece of detector with alpha particles, which are emitted from isotopic ²⁴¹Am source. The experimental approach is followed and It is found that the optimal etching efficiency was 75.5% at 4N and temperature of 60°C.