Transmutation characteristics in thermal and fast neutron spectra: application to americium
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In this paper, a method is introduced which allows a quick and accurate evaluation of the overall transmutation rate of a nuclide in fast and thermal neutron spectra. The method is applied to Am, a main contributor to the waste toxicity in the nuclear fuel cycle. Results show good agreement with the detailed calculations using ORIGEN code. 2003 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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تاریخ انتشار 2003