Solution-grown crystals for neutron radiation detectors, and methods of solution growth
US8207507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2603/24
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method according to one embodiment includes growing an organic crystal from solution, the organic crystal exhibiting a signal response signature for neutrons from a radioactive source. A system according to one embodiment includes an organic crystal having physical characteristics of formation from solution, the organic crystal exhibiting a signal response signature for neutrons from a radioactive source; and a photodetector for detecting the signal response of the organic crystal. A method according to another embodiment includes growing an organic crystal from solution, the organic crystal being large enough to exhibit a detectable signal response signature for neutrons from a radioactive source. An organic crystal according to another embodiment includes an organic crystal having physical characteristics of formation from solution, the organic crystal exhibiting a signal response signature for neutrons from a radioactive source, wherein the organic crystal has a length of greater than about 1 mm in one dimension.
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