THERMAL NEUTRON CAPTURE CROSS-SECTION OF Na23 AND Mn55

The thermal neutron capture cross sections of Na 23 and Mn 55 have been determined using the activation method. The values are 0.53 ± 0.03 and 12.7 ± 0.3 barns respectively with respect to σ Au l97 = 93 barns. These agree well with recent pile oscillator results. The half-life for Mn 56 is found to...

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Published in:Canadian journal of chemistry 1953-03, Vol.31 (3), p.204-206
Main Authors: Bartholomew, Rosalie M, Hawkings, R. C, Merritt, W. F, Yaffe, L
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Language:English
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Summary:The thermal neutron capture cross sections of Na 23 and Mn 55 have been determined using the activation method. The values are 0.53 ± 0.03 and 12.7 ± 0.3 barns respectively with respect to σ Au l97 = 93 barns. These agree well with recent pile oscillator results. The half-life for Mn 56 is found to be 2.576 ± 0.002 hr.
ISSN:0008-4042
1480-3291
DOI:10.1139/v53-029