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Polymer composite based thermal neutron detectors

US8796631B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateAug 5, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01T3/06
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Polymer composite neutron detector materials are described. The composite materials include an aromatic polymer matrix, such as an aromatic polyester. Distributed within the polymer matrix are neutron capture agents, such as 6LiF nanoparticles, and organic or inorganic luminescent fluors. The composite materials can be formed into stretched or unstretched thin films, fibers or fiber mats.

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