Fissile solution measurement apparatus
An apparatus for determining the content of a fissile material within a solution by detecting delayed fission neutrons emitted by the fissile material after it is temporarily irradiated by a neutron source. The apparatus comprises a container holding the solution and having a portion defining a neutron source cavity centrally disposed within the container. The neutron source cavity temporarily receives the neutron source. The container has portions defining a plurality of neutron detector ports that form an annular pattern and surround the neutron source cavity. A plurality of neutron detectors count delayed fission neutrons emitted by the fissile material. Each neutron detector is located in a separate one of the neutron detector ports.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy
- Application Number:
- ON: TI85006016
- OSTI ID:
- 6061566
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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FISSILE MATERIALS
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DETECTION
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FERMIONS
FISSION NEUTRONS
FISSIONABLE MATERIALS
HADRONS
MATERIALS
NEUTRONS
NUCLEONS
RADIATION DETECTION
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