Table 4. Classification of neutrons based on its energy.
Category | Energy released |
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Cold neutrons | <0.003 eV |
Slow (thermal) neutrons | 0.003–0.4 eV |
Slow (epithermal) neutrons | 0.4–100 eV |
Intermediate neutrons | 100 eV–200 keV |
Fast Neutrons | 200 keV–10 MeV |
High energy (relativistic) neutrons | >10 MeV |
Source: L’Annunziata (2016) |