Excitation function measurements and integral yields estimation for natZn(p,x) reactions at low energies

Excitation functions have been measured for a number of proton-induced nuclear reactions on natural zinc in the energy range from 27.5 MeV down to their threshold energy, using the activation method on stacked foils. Excitation functions and thick target yield for the reactions leading to the formation of Ga-67, Ga-66, Ga-68, Zn-62 and Zn-65 are presented and compared with earlier reported experimental data. The experimental cross-sections and the production yields are tabulated; the excitation functions and the thick target yield curves are plotted in graphs. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.