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NUCLEAR UNIT DETECTS MOISTURE IN FOUNDRY MOLDING SAND

Journal Article · · Iron Age.
OSTI ID:4138608
Average moisture content in an entire batch of molding sand is measured by a gage using a fast-neutron source. The moisture content of a 3200-Ib charge can be measured to plus or minus 0.05% at the 3% level in less than one minute. Film-badge and survey-meter results prove that the system is completely safe as long as the source is inspected regularly. (B.O.G.)
Research Organization:
General Motors Corp., Warren, Mich.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-015861
OSTI ID:
4138608
Journal Information:
Iron Age., Journal Name: Iron Age. Vol. Vol: 185, No. 24
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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