Abstract
The excitation functions for the reactions 48Ti (α, n) 51Cr and 51V (α, n) 54Mn up to Eα=31 MeV have been measured by the activation method using a stacked-foil technique. The cross sections at maximum yield in the (α, n) reactions for 48Ti and 51V are (6.8-2.0+1.4)×10-25cm2 and (5.6±1.1)×10-25cm2, respectively. The (α, n) reaction for 51V is economically attractive for the production of carrier-free 54Mn.
