Metal fluoride eutectic and neutron scintillator
US8795822B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24975
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
[Problems to be Solved] A neutron scintillator excellent in neutron detection efficiency and n/γ discrimination ability, and a metal fluoride eutectic preferred for the neutron scintillator are provided.[Means to Solve the Problems] A metal fluoride eutectic having a cerium-containing calcium fluoride crystal phase and a lithium fluoride crystal phase present in a phase-separated state, and a neutron scintillator comprising the metal fluoride eutectic.
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