The 208Pb(n,γ) cross section Original Research Article

The Maxwellian average neutron capture (MAC) cross section of 208Pb has been reinvestigated. With the activation technique cross section measurements were performed at 25, 30, 52, 104, 149, and 215 keV. At 30 keV we succeeded to measure the direct p-wave capture part of the 208Pb capture cross section. The s-process at the termination of the synthesis has been analyzed. Independent calculations of s- and r-process yield a consistent decomposition for the Pb and Bi isotopic s- and r-contributions.