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Metal fluoride eutectic and neutron scintillator

US8795822B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2011
Grant dateAug 5, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 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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