Nuclear reaction analysis cross-sections measurements for Boron and Carbon.
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description: The aim of the project was to measure nuclear reaction cross-sections for selected light elements such as Boron and Carbon for the database at Radiation Utilisation Group of Necsa. Deuteron-fnduced and "He-induced reactions were performed at the 4MV Van de Graaff accelerator at detection angles of 0= 150cand 135° for incident beam energies between 1.8 and 2.8 MeV. Immediate application of this study will help in determining: 1. The Boron contaminants or impurities in the raw material used for the operation of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor 2. The isotopic composition of boron carbide, which is used as a neutron shielding at the SAFARI-1 research reactor.
abstract: The aim of the project was to measure nuclear reaction cross-sections for selected light elements such as Boron and Carbon for the database at Radiation Utilisation Group of Necsa. Deuteron-fnduced and "He-induced reactions were performed at the 4MV Van de Graaff accelerator at detection angles of 0= 150cand 135° for incident beam energies between 1.8 and 2.8 MeV. Immediate application of this study will help in determining: 1. The Boron contaminants or impurities in the raw material used for the operation of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor 2. The isotopic composition of boron carbide, which is used as a neutron shielding at the SAFARI-1 research reactor.
author: Miya, Senzo Simo
keywords: Nuclear reaction
license: https://devspace.unizulu.ac.za/bitstreams/64712a59-9167-4626-890c-d75895054aec/download
date published: 2007
date modified: 2026-07-24T06:17:00Z
provider: University of Zululand
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
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source organization: University of Zululand