Abstract
The influence of low-lying discrete states on the partition function for electron capture and beta decay rates in stellar conditions is discussed. Calculations are carried out for 56 Fe , 57 Fe , 59 Co and 60 Co . Experimental data and different level densities are used. We show that by using a simple but consistent approximation to calculate the nuclear partition function, it is possible to modify significantly the electron capture and beta decay rates.
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