Tracks of He and S ions with different energies in the PM-355 SSNTDs. Scanning electron microscopy investigations

The Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors PM-355 type were irradiated with helium and sulphur ions with different energies. To develop ion tracks the PM-355 detectors have been chemically etched under the standard conditions. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) technique was used for observation of surfaces and fractures for determination of diameter and depth of the developed tracks. Shapes of the tracks induced by the projectiles are also presented.