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K. Aleklett, G. Rudstam
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 80 | Number 1 | January 1982 | Pages 74-91
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NSE82-A21405
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The average beta-ray energy has been measured by a direct method for important fission products. For other nuclides, the average beta-ray energy has been determined using experimental data from a study of beta strength functions. In cases for which no experimental data exist, the average energy has been derived using extrapolated beta strength functions.
