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14. 7-MeV neutron capture cross-section measurements with improved activation technique

Journal Article · · Nucl. Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5272664
The cross section of the /sup 115/In(n,..gamma..)/sup 116m/In reaction for 14.7-MeV neutrons has been determined by measuring the gamma rays following the decay of the metastable (T/sub 1/2/ = 54.15 min) first excited state of /sup 116/In. An improved activation technique has been developed, resulting in much lower corrections due to secondary low-energy neutrons than in previous experimental arrangements. The corrected activation capture cross section at 14.7 MeV is found to be 0.83 +- 0.06 mb.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Lund, Sweden
OSTI ID:
5272664
Journal Information:
Nucl. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 34:1; ISSN NUTYB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English