Boron containing coating for neutron detection
US8502157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T3/008
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A neutron detector includes an exterior shell bounding an interior volume. The neutron detector includes at least a wall portion serving as a cathode. In one example the wall portion has microfeatures. The neutron detector includes a central structure located within the interior volume and serving as an anode. The neutron detector includes a boron coating on the wall portion. In on example, the boron coating is applied by an electrostatic spray process. In one example, the boron coating conforms to the microfeatures on the wall portion. In one example, the wall portion has a thickness of between 2 to 5 microns. The neutron detector includes an electrical connector operatively connected to the central structure for transmission of a signal collected by the central structure. An associated method provides for depositing the boron coating.
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