Abstract: The neutron capture cross section of ~(181)Ta is measured in the 10 to 100 keVneutron energy range, using the prompt gamma-ray method. The capture crosssection of ~(197)Au was chosen as standard. The neutrons are produced via the ~7Li(p, n) ~7Be reaction. capture events are detected by two Moxon-Rae detectors. Theresults are compared with recent data of other authors.