Thermal Neutron Activation Cross Sections and Resonance Integrals of 94Zr and 96Zr

Abstract
The activation method was used to determine thermal neutron activation cross sections, σ0, and resonance integrals, RI. Values obtained were σ0 = 47.5 ± 2.4 mb, RI = 218 ± 10 mb for 94Zr and σ0 = 22.9 ± 1.0 mb, RI = 5.20 ± 0.54 b for 96Zr. Calculations were based on the Westcott convention and the known cross sections for the 59Co and 197Au neutron flux monitors. Measurements confirmed the existence of a p-wave neutron resonance capture for 96Zr. The half-life of 97Zr was measured as 16.90 ± 0.05 h.

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