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Excitation Function Calculations of Neutron-Induced Reactions of Some Zirconium Target Isotopes

Journal Article · · Journal of Fusion Energy (Dordrecht. Online)
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  1. Giresun University, Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (Turkey)

Nuclear structures with high performance materials will be critical for the success of future fusion energy. Zirconium alloys are extensively used for nuclear reactor core materials as fuel cladding and guide tubes due to excellent radiation and corrosion resistant properties. In this paper, the excitation functions of {sup 90}Zr(n,2n){sup 89}Zr, {sup 90}Zr(n,α){sup 87}Sr, {sup 91}Zr(n,p){sup 91}Y and {sup 92}Zr(n,p){sup 92}Y nuclear reactions were calculated for energies up to 25 MeV. Besides, ALICE/ASH and TALYS 1.6 codes were used for the cross section calculations. The obtained calculations were compared with the experimental data in the literature.

OSTI ID:
22811015
Journal Information:
Journal of Fusion Energy (Dordrecht. Online), Journal Name: Journal of Fusion Energy (Dordrecht. Online) Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 36; ISSN 1572-9591
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English