ASTM E 1297 : 2018
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Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Niobium
Hardcopy , PDF
English
01-06-2018
Committee |
E 10
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DocumentType |
Test Method
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Pages |
7
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PublisherName |
American Society for Testing and Materials
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Status |
Current
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Supersedes |
1.1This test method describes procedures for measuring reaction rates by the activation reaction 93Nb(n,n′) 93mNb.
1.2This activation reaction is useful for monitoring neutrons with energies above approximately 0.5 MeV and for irradiation times up to about 48 years (three half-lives), provided that the analysis methods described in Practice E261 are followed.
1.3With suitable techniques, fast-neutron reaction rates for neutrons with energy distribution similar to fission neutrons can be determined in fast-neutron fluences above about 1016 cm−2. In the presence of high thermal-neutron fluence rates (>1012cm−2·s−1), the transmutation of 93mNb due to neutron capture should be investigated. In the presence of high-energy neutron spectra such as are associated with fusion and spallation sources, the transmutation of 93mNb by reactions such as (n,2n) may occur and should be investigated.
1.4Procedures for other fast-neutron monitors are referenced in Practice E261.
1.5Fast-neutron fluence rates can be determined from the reaction rates provided that the appropriate cross section information is available to meet the accuracy requirements.
1.6The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.7This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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