Lithium-containing chalcophosphates for thermal neutron detection
US11679980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T3/08
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Inorganic compounds having the formula LiMP2Q6, where M is Ga, In, Bi, Sb, As, Al, or a combination thereof, and Q is S and/or Se, are provided. Methods and devices for detecting incident neutrons and alpha-particles using the compounds are also provided. For thermal neutron detection applications, the compounds can be enriched with lithium-6 isotope (6Li) to enhance their neutron detecting capabilities.
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