FABRICATION OF NEUTRON SOURCES
Patent
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OSTI ID:4224667
A method is presented for preparing a neutron source from polonium-210 and substances, such as beryllium and boron, characterized by emission of neutrons upon exposure to alpha particles from the polonium. According to the invention, a source is prepared by placing powdered beryllium and a platinum foil electroplated with polonium-2;.0 in a beryllium container. The container is sealed and then heated by induction to a temperature of 450 to 1100 deg C to volatilize the polonium off the foil into the powder. The heating step is terminated upon detection of a maximum in the neutron flux level.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-022780
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2883553
- OSTI ID:
- 4224667
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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