The 232Th(n, f) cross-section for thermal and 2.44 MeV neutrons

P. D'hondt, C. Wagemans, G. Barreau, A. J. Deruytter

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    Abstract

    The thermal neutron induced fission cross-section of 232Th was measured at an intense and very pure thermal neutron beam of the Grenoble High Flux Reactor, yielding a value of (3 ± 1) μbarn. For control purposes, the same targets were used at the VandeGraaff accelerator of the CBNM (Geel), where a 232Th (n, f) cross-section value of (0.12 ± 0.02) barn was obtained with 2.44 MeV neutrons, in agreement with other published data.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)367-370
    Number of pages4
    JournalAnnals of nuclear energy
    Volume7
    Issue number6
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1980

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Nuclear Energy and Engineering

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