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Organic metal neutron detector

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5205514

A device for detection of neutrons comprises: as an active neutron sensing element, a conductive organic polymer having an electrical conductivity and a cross-section for said neutrons whereby a detectable change in said conductivity is caused by impingement of said neutrons on the conductive organic polymer which is responsive to a property of said polymer which is altered by impingement of said neutrons on the polymer; and means for associating a change in said alterable property with the presence of neutrons at the location of said device.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: DE85017773
OSTI ID:
5205514
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English