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In activation analysis, recoil causes both contamination from and loss to the packing material. In isotope production, recoil may be used to obtain carrier-free radionuclides. Both phenomena depend on irradiation geometry and recoil range. Their formulation and that of experimental range determinations is addressed for common irradiation practice.
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Das, H.A. Recoil effects in neutron activation analysis and radioisotope production: Formulation and practical consequences. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 273, 419–422 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-007-6841-8
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