Dynamic polarization of protons in 2,3-butanediol doped with Cr(V)- complex and in other materials containing adjacent hydroxyl groups

Results are given on 2,3-butanediol doped with Cr(V)-complex as a material for polarized proton targets. It is shown to be an improvement over the presently used 1,2-propanediol since its chemical composition is slightly more favourable and its melting point is near room temperature. Maximum polarization, nuclear relaxation time, reversal time, minimum power requirement, radiation resistance, and annealing temperature are all very similar to 1,2-propanediol. A review of other materials containing adjacent hydroxyl groups is made, and conclusions are drawn as to their possible use as target materials. (17 refs).