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Recommended k0-factors and related nuclear data for use in (n, γ) activation analysis are given for 72 isotopes. In addition the basic nuclear constants and experimental parameters needed in the k0 standardization method are reviewed. For convenient data reduction, computer programs were developed.
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Moens, L., De Corte, F., De Wispelaere, A. et al. k0-measurements and related nuclear data compilation for (n, γ) reactor neutron activation analysis. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 82, 385–452 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02037061
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