Calculation the Cross Sections and Neutron Yield for 59Co(p,n)59Ni Reaction

Abstract

In this study intermediate elements 59Co , 59Ni for S9Co(p,n) 59Ni reaction with proton energy from ( 2.2) MeV to ( 4.8 ) MeV with threshold energy (1.886709) MeV are used according to the available data of reaction cross sections. The more recent cross sections data of 59Co(p,n) 59Ni reaction is reproduced in fine steps and by using (Matlab-7.6) program and get the equation from 2-degree for plotted. We deduced that the high probability to produced 59Ni by bombard 59Co by proton. These cross sections together with the stopping powers calculated from the Zeigler formula have been used to calculate the n-yield for reaction.