Abstract
This study explored the feasibility to produce 198Au in the Isfahan miniature neutron source reactor (MNSR). To estimate production level, we used the MCNP simulation method, validated through empirical data. Role of different irradiation and cooling periods to maximize the produced yield was also studied. The results of our study showed that after 30 cycles, the maximum production was 812.3 mCi g−1 in the maximum flux and irradiation time. However, after the 15th cycle it reached its maximum production of 90% (740.3 mCi g−1). Also, the role of irradiation and cooling periods in the optimum fuel management was shown. Our results showed that producing 198Au is feasible in MNSRs.
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