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Title: X-ray backscatter imaging of nuclear materials

Abstract

The energy of an X-ray beam and critical depth are selected to detect structural discontinuities in a material having an atomic number Z of 57 or greater. The critical depth is selected by adjusting the geometry of a collimator that blocks backscattered radiation so that backscattered X-ray originating from a depth less than the critical depth is not detected. Structures of Lanthanides and Actinides, including nuclear fuel rod materials, can be inspected for structural discontinuities such as gaps, cracks, and chipping employing the backscattered X-ray.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1159920
Patent Number(s):
8848871
Application Number:
13/288,168
Assignee:
UT-Battelle, LLC (Oak Ridge, TN)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01N - INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
DOE Contract Number:  
ACO5-000R22725
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Citation Formats

Chapman, Jeffrey Allen, Gunning, John E, Hollenbach, Daniel F, Ott, Larry J, and Shedlock, Daniel. X-ray backscatter imaging of nuclear materials. United States: N. p., 2014. Web.
Chapman, Jeffrey Allen, Gunning, John E, Hollenbach, Daniel F, Ott, Larry J, & Shedlock, Daniel. X-ray backscatter imaging of nuclear materials. United States.
Chapman, Jeffrey Allen, Gunning, John E, Hollenbach, Daniel F, Ott, Larry J, and Shedlock, Daniel. Tue . "X-ray backscatter imaging of nuclear materials". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1159920.
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