β -decay measurements of 12B with Gammasphere

The β-decay branching ratio of 12B to the Hoyle state in 12C was measured by detection of γ rays. 12B nuclei were produced via the 11B(d,p)12B reaction in inverse kinematics on a TiD2 target. The present results corroborate those obtained recently for the β branch by implantation. The value from both experiments is inconsistent with that accepted in the literature

129I present in bovine thyroid in Argentina

129I concentrations in bovine thyroid coming from all over Argentina were analyzed by Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and total iodine present in samples by Gas Chromatography. We present a preliminary latitudinal profile of129I concentrations. Once we complete this study, it will be the first set of data of this kind from an extended region of South America