Scintillating organic materials and methods for detecting neutron and gamma radiation
US9360567B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2211/1088
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Embodiments incorporate a method and apparatus for detection of radiation. Embodiments detect fast and/or thermal neutrons. Embodiments detect neutrons in high backgrounds of gamma rays. Embodiments can have high sensitivity and/or high gamma discrimination. Embodiments include a given single material that detects fast neutrons and simultaneously detect gamma rays with moderate energy resolution. Embodiments utilize liquid, viscous liquid, gel, and/or solid scintillating materials. Embodiments incorporate a scintillating matrix, such as a liquid, having a highly polar matrix, such as a liquid solvent, dissolved dyes, and a high concentration of a dissolved organo metallic compound. The use of a single material for a large area detector of fast neutrons and gamma rays can provide material and cost benefits.
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