Nondestructive examination using neutron activated positron annihilation

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2001

OSTI ID:873514

Akers, Douglas W ^[1]; Denison, Arthur B ^[1]

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1. Idaho Falls, ID

A method is provided for performing nondestructive examination of a metal specimen using neutron activated positron annihilation wherein the positron emitter source is formed within the metal specimen. The method permits in situ nondestructive examination and has the advantage of being capable of performing bulk analysis to determine embrittlement, fatigue and dislocation within a metal specimen.

• Research Organization: Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies Company
• DOE Contract Number: AC94-ID13223
• Assignee: Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)
• Patent Number(s): US 6178218
• OSTI ID: 873514
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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