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A Study of the Electronic Properties of Liquid Argon–Deuteromethane Mixtures

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The serviceability of a pulse ionization chamber filled with liquefied argon–deuteromethane mixtures was demonstrated. The substances were purified to a level of ∼1.7 × 10–9equiv O2using a Ni/SiO2adsorbent. The dependences of the ionization yield from relativistic-electron tracks and the drift velocity of ionization electrons on the electric-field strength were measured in the mixtures with deuteromethane concentrations of 2, 5, 10, and 25%. The properties of liquid CH4and CD4were compared. An isotopic effect was observed for the electron-drift velocity.

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    V. D. Ashitkov, A. S. Barabash, S. G. Belogurov & V. F. Kuzichev

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Ashitkov, V.D., Barabash, A.S., Belogurov, S.G. et al. A Study of the Electronic Properties of Liquid Argon–Deuteromethane Mixtures. Instruments and Experimental Techniques 44, 626–633 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1012341406225

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