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 E523-21e1 Referenced Document
ASTM E1005 Standard Test Method for Application and Analysis of Radiometric Monitors for Reactor Vessel Surveillance, E 706(IIIA)
ASTM E1018 Standard Guide for Application of ASTM Evaluated Cross Section Data File, Matrix E 706 (IIB)
ASTM E170 Standard Terminology Relating to Radiation Measurements and Dosimetry
ASTM E181 Standard Test Methods for Detector Calibration and Analysis of Radionuclides
ASTM E261 Standard Practice for Determining Neutron Fluence, Fluence Rate, and Spectra by Radioactivation Techniques
ASTM E844 Standard Guide for Sensor Set Design and Irradiation for Reactor Surveillance, E 706(IIC)
ASTM E944 Standard Guide for Application of Neutron Spectrum Adjustment Methods in Reactor Surveillance, (IIA)
ASTM E523-21e1 history
2021ASTM E523-21e1 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper
2021ASTM E523-21 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper
2016ASTM E523-16 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper
2011ASTM E523-11 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper
2007ASTM E523-07 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper
2002ASTM E523-02 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper
2001ASTM E523-01 Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper
1992ASTM E523-92(1996) Standard Test Method for Measuring Fast-Neutron Reaction Rates by Radioactivation of Copper