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The Effective Cross Section for the 16O(d, n)17 F Reaction for Fission Neutrons Moderated by Heavy Water

H. S. Pruys, B. D. Ganapol

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 50 / Number 1 / January 1973 / Pages 79-80

Technical Note / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE73-A22592

The effective cross section for the 16O(d, n)17F reaction for fission neutrons moderated by D2O has been calculated, using the recoiling deuteron formalism of Hammar and Forsén. A value of ∑n = 4.8 × 10-7 cm-1 is reported.