Organic metal neutron detector

Patent · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:866128

Butler, Michael A ^[1]; Ginley, David S ^[1]

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1. Albuquerque, NM

A device for detecting neutrons comprises a layer of conductive polymer sandwiched between electrodes, which may be covered on each face with a neutron transmissive insulating material layer. Conventional electrodes are used for a non-imaging integrating total neutron fluence-measuring embodiment, while wire grids are used in an imaging version of the device. The change in conductivity of the polymer after exposure to a neutron flux is determined in either case to provide the desired data. Alternatively, the exposed conductive polymer layer may be treated with a chemical reagent which selectively binds to the sites altered by neutrons to produce an image of the flux detected.

• Research Organization: AT & T CORP
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4641037
• OSTI ID: 866128
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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