Characterization of shielding materials used in neutron scattering instrumentation
Abstract
The nuclear cross-sections of certain isotopes make some materials excellent candidates for neutron shielding. We have performed a series of measurements examining the transmission, reflection, and nuclear Bragg scattering of a series of common materials used for neutron shielding. We concentrate on characterizing the materials most likely to be used in neutron scattering instrumentation.
- Publication:
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Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A
- Pub Date:
- December 2019
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.nima.2019.162708
- Bibcode:
- 2019NIMPA.94662708S
- Keywords:
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- Neutron absorption;
- Thermal neutron cross sections;
- Neutron powder diffraction;
- Inelastic neutron scattering