| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1832888 | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The isotope 242mAm is an interesting nuclide as it shows one of the known highest neutron fission cross-section. This could be useful in some special applications, like nuclear reactors for space propulsion, electricity production by direct energy conversion and small-core nuclear reactors. However its availability, in particular at high isotopic abundance, is at present a serious drawback.We have experimentally tested a growth model for the production of 242mAm by means of Am241(n,γ)Am242m reaction in thermal nuclear reactors. The obtained results are found to be in agreement with the model itself.
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Authors
P. Benetti, A. Cesana, A. Dodaro, S. Mongelli, G.L. Raselli, M. Terrani, F. Troiani,