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Title: NEUTRON SOURCE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4257016

A neutron source of the antimony--beryllium type is presented. The source is comprised of a solid mass of beryllium having a cylindrical recess extending therein and a cylinder containing antimony-124 slidably disposed within the cylindrical recess. The antimony cylinder is encased in aluminum. A berylliunn plug is removably inserted in the open end of the cylindrical recess to completely enclose the antimony cylinder in bsryllium. The plug and antimony cylinder are each provided with a stud on their upper ends to facilitate handling remotely.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-013928
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2868990
OSTI ID:
4257016
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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