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Evaluation and testing of n + sup 239 Pu data for ENDF/B-VI in the keV and MeV energy region

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OSTI ID:5832762
A new analysis of neutron-induced reactions on {sup 239}Pu above E{sub n} = 20 keV was performed as part of the evaluation activity for Version 6 of ENDF/B. This study merges results from a new theoretical analysis of n + {sup 239}Pu reactions with covariance analyses of experimental data for the {sup 239}Pu total and (n,f) cross sections and for the prompt fission neutron multiplicity. The results of this study are combined with a new analysis of the resolved and unresolved resonance regions of {sup 239}Pu to produce a new evaluation spanning the incident neutron energy range 10{sup {minus}5} eV to 20 MeV. Preliminary data testing calculations for several fast critical assemblies were performed in conjunction with the evaluation. 9 refs., 15 figs., 1 tab.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
5832762
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-91-1373; CONF-910503--3; ON: DE91011417
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English