(a) What is the mfp of 0.0253eV neutrons in Zr? For Zr: A=55.8, p=6.5 g/cm³, σ₁-8b, σa=0.18b (b) To a first approximation, what is the probability that such a neutron will interact as it goes through a 2-mm thick Zr wall? (in %) (c) What is the probability that the neutron will be absorbed? (in %)
(a) What is the mfp of 0.0253eV neutrons in Zr? For Zr: A=55.8, p=6.5 g/cm³, σ₁-8b, σa=0.18b (b) To a first approximation, what is the probability that such a neutron will interact as it goes through a 2-mm thick Zr wall? (in %) (c) What is the probability that the neutron will be absorbed? (in %)
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(a) What is the mfp of 0.0253eV neutrons in Zr? For Zr: A=55.8, p=6.5 g/cm³, os-8b, Ga=0.18b
(b) To a first approximation, what is the probability that such a neutron will interact as it goes
through a 2-mm thick Zr wall? (in %)
(c) What is the probability that the neutron will be absorbed? (in %)
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