CROSS SECTION MEASUREMENT FOR THE REACTION 56Fe(n,p)56Mn
- Received Date: 1978-04-17
- Accepted Date: 1900-01-01
- Available Online: 1978-12-05
Abstract: The cross section measurement for the reaction 56Fe(n, p)56Mn was made using the activation method from 12 MeV to 18 MeV. The absolute cross section was determined at 14.61±0.20 MeV, the value obtained was 108.0±2.7mb. The associated particle method was used to determine the absolute neutron flux and compared with the recoil proton telescope. The agreement between both methods appeared to be within 1—2%. The resulting 56Mn activity was measured by using a φ10×7.6cm NaI (Tl) scintillation counter. The counting efficiency of the counter was achieved by means of a standard 56Mn source calibrated by the 4πβ-γ coincidence method. The result measured was compared with existing data.