Abstract
The beta decay of has been studied with a beta spectrometer. has two beta groups: 725±15 kev (89±1% abundant) and 1760±50 kev (11±1% abundant). Conversion electron lines corresponding to 42.2, 98.2, 890, 930, 990, and 1032-kev transitions were observed and their intensities measured. The information obtained from crystal spectrometer singles and coincidence measurements was combined with beta spectrometer data to construct a decay scheme for involving gamma vibrational levels in analogous to those found in . The beta half-life of is 193.3±0.3 minutes. The electron capture partial half-life of is estimated to be greater than 50 hours. The beta spectrum of shows an allowed or first-forbidden transition with an end-point energy of 125±2 kev.
- Received 4 February 1959
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.115.115
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