Published July 17, 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

Mapping of neutron flux gradient at NIST reactor to optimize neutron activation analysis of 53Mn

  • 1. San Jose State Univ., CA (United States). Nuclear Science Facility
  • 2. National Inst. of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (United States). Div. of Analytical Chemistry

Description

Determination of 53Mn in meteorites by neutron activation analysis requires a thermal neutron flux high enough to ensure adequate production of 54Mn from 53Mn with a sufficiently low fast neutron component to minimize its production through fast neutron reactions. Thermal and fast neutron fluxes were mapped as a function of sample position within the NIST research reactor in order to determine the optimum position for irradiation of 53Mn. (author) 4 refs.; 1 fig.; 1 tab

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
200
Journal Issue
5
Journal Page Range
p. 457-463.
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM