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R-Matrix Evaluation of Cl Neutron Cross Sections up to 1.2 MeV

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/814066· OSTI ID:814066

We have performed an evaluation of {sup 35}Cl, {sup 37}Cl, and {sup nat}Cl neutron cross sections in the resolved resonance region with the multilevel Reich-Moore R-matrix formalism. Resonance analyses were carried out with the computer code SAMMY, which utilizes Bayes' method, a generalized least squares technique. A recent modification of SAMMY enabled us to calculate charged particle penetrabilities for the proton exit channel. Our resonance parameter representation describes the data much better than does ENDF/B-VI, and it should lead to improved criticality safety calculations for systems where Cl is present.

Research Organization:
ORNL Oak Ridge National Laboratory (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
814066
Report Number(s):
ORNL/TM-2003/50
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English