Standard Test Method for Measuring Reaction Rates by Analysis of Molybdenum-99 Radioactivity From Fission Dosimeters (Withdrawn 2002)
通过分析裂变剂量计的钼-99放射性测量反应速率的标准试验方法(2002年撤销)
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of reaction rates by determining the amount of the fission product
99
Mo produced by the non-threshold reactions
241
Am(n,f),
235
U(n,f), and
239
Pu(n,f) and by the threshold reactions
238
U(n,f),
237
Np(n,f), and
232
Th(n,f).
1.2 These reactions produce many fission products, among which is
99
Mo, having a half-life of 65.94 h. Because of unresolved or interfering gamma rays when gamma-ray spectrometry is accomplished, the competing activity from other fission products requires that a chemical separation be employed to isolate the
99
Mo.
99
Mo emits gamma rays of several energies, which are easily detected and identified by a gamma-ray spectrometer.
1.3 With suitable techniques, neutron fluence rates can be measured in the range 10
to approximately 10
14
n[dot]cm
[dot]s
.
1.4 The measurement of time-integrated reaction rates with fission dosimeters by
99
Mo analysis is limited by the half-life of
Mo to irradiation times up to about 300 h.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.