Electrodeposition of Californium Using Isobutanol and Aqueous Ammonium Acetate

Californium sources and targets are used in many applications in research and industry. Molecular deposition (commonly referred to as electrodeposition) is an experimental technique suitable for production of californium thin films. We are investigating molecular depositions using isobutanol and aqueous ammonium acetate solvents at various conditions to optimize for the best deposition efficiency and repeatability. Results of those tests will be presented.