Abstract
A "fertile" isotope is defined as a long-lived isotope from which, as a result of a (n,γ) reaction, we obtain a fissile isotope of a different element. It was found that most of the fertile isotopes have a 22 - N = 38 value and that these isotopes are the most stable isotopes in their corresponding elements. It was also found that the largest number of "stable" nuclei have a 2Z - N = 38 "magic" value.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 408-409 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Nuclear Science and Engineering |
Volume | 156 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering