ASTM E523-21
Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper

Standard No.

ASTM E523-21

Release Date

2021

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E523-21e1

Latest

ASTM E523-21e1

Scope

1.1?This test method covers procedures for measuring reaction rates by the activation reaction 63Cu(n,��) 60Co. The cross section for 60Co produced in this reaction increases rapidly with neutrons having energies greater than about 4.5 MeV. 60Co decays with a half-life of 5.27

ASTM E523-21 history

• 2021 ASTM E523-21e1 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper
• 2021 ASTM E523-21 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper
• 2016 ASTM E523-16 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper
• 2011 ASTM E523-11 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper
• 2007 ASTM E523-07 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper
• 2002 ASTM E523-02 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper
• 2001 ASTM E523-01 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper
• 1992 ASTM E523-92(1996) Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper