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Science 25 July 1969:
Vol. 165. no. 3891, p. 388
DOI: 10.1126/science.165.3891.388
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Etching Fission Tracks in Zircons

C. W. Naeser 1

1 Astrogeologic Studies Branch, U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California 94025

A new technique has been developed whereby fission tracks can be etched in zircon with a solution of sodiuim hydroxide at 220°C. Etching time varied between 15 minutes and 5 houtrs. Colored zircon required less etching time than the colorless varieties.


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