Experimental verification of spallation inventory calculations. (July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Findlay, D.J.S.; Škoro, G.P.; Burns, G.J.; Ansell, S.
• Is Part Of: Applied radiation and isotopes. Volume 125(2017:Jul.)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 3
• Publication Date: 2017-07
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiation -- Industrial applications -- Periodicals; Nuclear chemistry -- Periodicals; Internet resource; Periodical; 660.298
• DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2017.03.023
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0969-8043

Abstract

Abstract: Monte Carlo calculations and gamma-ray spectrometry measurements have been made for a highly irradiated tungsten target from a proton-driven spallation neutron source. A comparison of the calculated and measured activities of 60 Co and 172 Lu in the radionuclide inventory shows surprisingly good agreement. Highlights: Experimental measurement of radionuclide activities calculated by Monte Carlo inventory codes. Gamma-ray spectroscopy of proton-driven tungsten spallation target. Measurements made through walls of transport flask.