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Record 1 1999-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Nuclear Power Stations
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
DEF

A radioactive isotope of xenon produced in nuclear reactors; readily absorbs neutrons; half-is 9.2 hours.

Key term(s)
  • Xe-135

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Centrales nucléaires
  • Physique atomique
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
DEF

Radioélément de période 9,2 heures, émetteur [bêta exposant moins] et [gamma], ayant une section efficace d'absorption pour les neutrons thermiques de 3 X 106 barns, ce qui en fait le poison nucléaire le plus important pour les réacteurs thermiques.

Key term(s)
  • Xe 135

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Centrales nucleares
  • Física atómica
  • Reactores nucleares de fisión
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