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Using fast neutron signatures for improved UF6 cylinder enrichment measurements.

Kiff et al., 2013

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867733859380507195
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Kiff S
Brubaker E
Gerling M
Marleau P
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The authors have investigated the use of fast neutrons—primarily the fast neutron energy spectrum—as a signature for uranium hexafluoride (UF6) nuclear accountancy measurements. Detailed modeling of UF6 storage cylinders and a proposed neutron …
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