get_inc_xs(symb)

Returns the incoherent scattering neutron cross section (barns) of a chemical element. If an error ocurred, it returns 0.

Parameters:

symb (str) – atomic symbol

Returns:

incoherent scattering cross section

Return type:

float

>>> from pycrysfml import cfml_scattering_tables
>>> cfml_scattering_tables.get_inc_xs('Fe')
0.4000000059604645