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Members are devoted to applying nuclear science and engineering technologies involving isotopes, radiation applications, and associated equipment in scientific research, development, and industrial processes. Their interests lie primarily in education, industrial uses, biology, medicine, and health physics. Division committees include Analytical Applications of Isotopes and Radiation, Biology and Medicine, Radiation Applications, Radiation Sources and Detection, and Thermal Power Sources.
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Nuclear supply chain innovation and collaboration: Keeping the nuclear supply chain viable through change
The next nuclear renaissance may be upon us, but with it comes a perfect storm. The industry is unprepared for a surge in demand for goods and services from both the existing light water fleet and the next generation of reactors. We are currently teetering on the edge of severe supply chain issues, but if the nuclear industry can understand the sources of our challenges, we can mitigate them.
H. N. Erten, A. Grütter, E. Rössler, H. R. von Gunten
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 79 | Number 2 | October 1981 | Pages 167-174
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NSE81-A27405
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The mass distribution in the reactor-neutron-induced fission of 232Th has been studied using radiochemical techniques and direct gamma-ray measurements. Absolute fission yields of the standard nuclides 99Mo and 132Te were obtained from 232Th sources irradiated in a fission counter. The yields of 36 mass chains, including three that have been measured for the first time, were determined both from measurements relative to 235U(nth,f) yields and from 232Th data alone. The peak-to-valley ratio of the mass-yield curve is found to be ∼100. The light and heavy mass peaks are centered at masses 91 and 140, respectively. The results suggest the presence of a small third peak in the valley of the mass distribution. “Best” yield values are proposed taking into account our values and those from recent compilations.