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A compilation of the fission spectrum average neutron cross-sections for (n, α) reactions

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The (n, α) cross-sections averaged over the235U thermal fission neutron spectrum are compiled. The original values and whenever possible renormalized values are presented in parallel. The methods used for measurements and calculations are briefly discussed.

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Gryntakis, E.M. A compilation of the fission spectrum average neutron cross-sections for (n, α) reactions. J. Radioanal. Chem. 52, 219–261 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02517716

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