Organic metal neutron detector
US4641037A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 1984 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T3/00
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device for detecting neutrons comprises a layer of conductive polymer sandwiched between electrodes, which may be covered on each face with a neutron transmissive insulating material layer. Conventional electrodes are used for a non-imaging integrating total neutron fluence-measuring embodiment, while wire grids are used in an imaging version of the device. The change in conductivity of the polymer after exposure to a neutron flux is determined in either case to provide the desired data. Alternatively, the exposed conductive polymer layer may be treated with a chemical reagent which selectively binds to the sites altered by neutrons to produce an image of the flux detected.
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