Electron Emission from Aluminum after Quenching

Abstract
Emission of electrons (``Exo‐electrons'') from aluminum was observed by an openwindow Geiger‐Müller counter after quenching from temperatures between 300° and 450°C. Emission rates as a function of time at room temperature agreed well with data calculated on the basis of a model involving the diffusion of point defects toward the surface. The energy of formation for the process was determined and discussed in terms of point imperfections.

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