RDCH 702
Homework 1: Assigned Wednesday 2 September, Due Wednesday 9 September
1. List the course outcomes
2. For the following masses provide the fission yield from 233U, 235U, and 239Pu. The answer should be
in the form of a table.
2.1. 60, 82, 91, 108,115, 126, 131, 144, 159, 168
2.2. For each mass in 2.1, provide the expected dominant isotopes from fission after 180 days.
3. List the isotopic abundances for Al, Ga, Re, Cu, and U.
4. What are the masses for the stable isotopes of Cr?
5. Provide 6 facts for each of the following isotopes
5.1. 9Be
5.2. 33P
5.3. 74Ga
5.4. 160mLu
5.5. 210Po
5.6. 240Pu
5.7. 242mAm
6. List 5 isotopes in the natural decay series.
7. Define the resonance integral cross section.
8. The reaction cross sections for 59Co have 4 values. Define each value and provide the appropriate
reaction.