Table 2.
Neutron capture cross sections of common elements.
| Element | Neutron Cross Sections (Barns) |
|---|---|
| 16O | 0.0002 |
| 12C | 0.0037 |
| 1H | 0.332 |
| 40Ca | 0.44 |
| 22Na | 0.536 |
| 14N | 1.75 |
| 40K | 2.07 |
| ... | ... |
| 10B | 3836 |
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