Published 1999 | Version v1
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Measurement of the fission cross section of 238U in a neutron spectrum with average energy of 5.0 MeV

  • 1. Ankara Nuclear Research and Training Center (Turkey)
  • 2. Gazi Univ., Ankara (Turkey). Faculty of Science and Art

Description

In this study, using a spectrum average technique, the fission cross section of 238U was measured via the activation method at 5.0 MeV neutron energy. A comparison method was used in the measurement. The peak area of 537.3 keV gamma energy from 140Ba fission product was compared with the peak area of 336.2 keV gamma energy from the 115In(n, n') 115mIn reaction product. A correction was made for 235U(n,f). The fission cross section of 238U was found as 527 ± 69 mb. (orig.)

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Journal Title
Radiochimica Acta
Journal Volume
85
Journal Issue
3-4
Journal Page Range
p. 85-88
ISSN
0033-8230
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