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Spatial Distribution of U238 Resonance Neutron Capture in Uranium Metal Rods

D. Klein, W. Baer, G. G. Smith

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 3 / Number 6 / June 1958 / Pages 698-706

Technical Paper / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE58-A25505

The spatial distribution for resonance neutron capture in U238 has been determined within a 1.3% enriched 0.387-in. diameter uranium metal rod. The resonance integral can be obtained from this distribution.