[ RadSafe ] Neutron interaction data needed.

[Thomas Johnston]

Take a look at the Radiological Health Handbook for all the data tables that
covers these areas.

On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 3:41 PM, <GEOelectronics at netscape.com> wrote:

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> Carl, (AND OTHERS) we need a piece on fission. Spontaneous and induced.
> Especially
> the main fissile elements present in the reactor
> and fuel storage pools
> U-235
> U-238
> PU-239
> Am-241
> ??
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> We need data on cross section ( Barns) and which elements
> will multiply with A) Fast neutrons and B) Thermal neutrons.
> What are chances of any sort of criticality, assuming a partial melt.
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> Please post here and at GCE.
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> http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/GeigerCounterEnthusiasts
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> Radsafe needs same.
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> Have you seen my piece on fission?
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> http://www.qsl.net/k/k0ff/Fission%20in%20the%20Home%20Rad%20Lab/
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> many thanks. George Dowell
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> PS water/no water in pools? Take a neutron spectrometer 8in, search for
> slow neutron Thermal neutrons = moderation=water. Also take an optical
> spectrophotometer reading of the "white vapor" rising from buildings.
> hydrogen line (water), or is it zirconium smoke??
>
> George Dowell
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