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THE MASS-YIELD CURVE FOR FISSION OF $sup 237$Np BY 14.5 Mev NEUTRONS

Journal Article · · J. Inorg. & Nuclear Chem.
The mass-yield curve for the fission of Np/sup 237/ by 14.5 Mev neutrons was determined. An absolute yield of 4.94% for Mo/sup 99/ was measured and used to normalize the massyield curve. The shape of the curve is very similar to the U/sup 235/ and U/sup 238/ fission-yield curves with neutrons of the same energy. The chief difference is the smaller peak-to-trough ratio which for Np/sup 237/ is approxiraately 4.4. Brief details of the separation schemes and counting methods are given. (auth)
Research Organization:
Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, Aldermaston, Berks, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-022389
OSTI ID:
4170461
Journal Information:
J. Inorg. & Nuclear Chem., Journal Name: J. Inorg. & Nuclear Chem. Vol. Vol: 14
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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