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Availability of neutron activation facilities to foreign users at research centre Řež, Czech Republic
Several neutron sources are available at Research Centre Řež (CVŘ) that are usable in neutron physics and radioanalytical measurements, namely two...
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Neutron spectrum unfolding code based on iterative method combined with artificial neural networks for bonner sphere spectrometer
In this work, an improved neutron spectrum unfolding code “Artificial Neural Network Iterative” (ANN_Iter), which utilizes the iterative method...
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Highly Borated Dispersed Aluminum: Experimental Evaluation of Its Neutron-Shielding Properties
AbstractA prototype of highly borated (~50 wt %) dispersed boron–aluminum is obtained by the method of mechanical alloying, compaction, and...
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Measurement of effective 98Mo(n,γ)99 Mo reaction cross-section in the epi-cadmium neutron flux produced by 10 MeV electron LINAC with Ta-BeO assembly
An experiment was carried out to study the feasibility of 99 Mo production using an electron accelerator based epi-cadmium neutron source. The...
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k0-Neutron Activation Analysis at CDTN, Brazil: 27 years of history, development and main achievements
Neutron Activation Analysis is an analytical technique to assay the chemical elemental composition in samples of various matrices. It has been...
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Energy broadening of neutron depth profiles by thin polyamide films
A protective covering is often required for neutron depth profiling (NDP) measurements of sensitive materials (e.g., Li-ion batteries). Addition of...
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Structural Integrity Assessment and Lifetime Prediction for Intermediate Control Bayonets of Control and Protection Systems (CPS) of the WWER-440 Reactor: Part 1. Investigation of Embrittlement of 14Kh17N2 Steel under Neutron Irradiation
This work studies the effect of neutron irradiation on the mechanical properties, fracture toughness, and hardness of grade 14Kh17N2 steel used for...
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Simulation of dose rate distribution in a Betatron laboratory
The high energy and compact size of circular electron accelerator (betatron)make it an excellent non-destructive testing tool. At a laboratory in...
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Effects of Epithermal Neutron Irradiation on the Characteristics of the Porous Silicon
Porous silicon (PSi) samples were irradiated in the epithermal neutron spectrum for 17 h and drastic changes were observed in its electrical, optical...
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Influence of Neutron Irradiation on the Characteristics of Phase Transitions in Multifunctional Materials with a Perovskite Structure (A Review)
AbstractExposure to neutron radiation is an efficient way to enter dosed amounts of defects into the crystal and real structures of advanced...
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Numerical study on the characterization of NdFeB permanent magnets with fast-neutrons induced (n, n′γ) reactions
The potential of prompt gamma analysis based on inelastic scattering of 2.5 MeV neutrons for a rapid characterization of NdFeB permanent magnets is...
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Electrochemical Behavior and Corrosion Resistance of 12Cr18Ni10Ti Austenitic Steel after Thermal and Neutron Exposure
AbstractThe effect of annealing and neutron irradiation parameters on changes in the microstructure and corrosion properties of the 12Cr18Ni10Ti...
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Emerging Trends in Nano Structured Silicon Detectors for Neutron Spectroscopy
Neutron detectors are extensively used in numerous applications such as, in nuclear fuels plants, high energy accelerators, space explorations,...
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Determination of aluminum in bovine liver SRM 1577c by Instrumental Cold Neutron Activation Analysis
Instrumental neutron activation analysis may need to correct for matrix interferences caused by fast neutron induced threshold reactions. The very...
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Neutron activation analysis and ICP-MS for provenance of honey collected from American Midwest region
The elemental analysis of honey is a useful tool for regional and botanical authentication of honey, particularly when combined with palynology and...
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Fabrication of Visible-Enhanced BxC/SiO2/Si Photodetector by One-Step Laser ablation
The synthesis of advanced and hard nanoparticles has attracted considerable interest because of their industrial and technological uses. The most...
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Tensioned metastable fluid detector sensing technology for multifarious-multiscale applications in the nuclear fuel cycle
The nuclear fuel cycle presents formidable 10 30+ multiscale challenges for high-efficiency spectroscopic sensing of alpha-neutron-fission radiation...
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Determination of 210Po generation from lead–bismuth eutectic irradiated with neutrons
The accumulation of 210 Po generated by neutron-irradiated lead–bismuth eutectic (LBE) is a noticeable issue for the radiation protection of the...
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Proton induced radioactivity and neutron yields in tantalum and copper using Monte Carlo simulation
The quantification of induced activity in the accelerator structures and their decay profiles are required to be studied for planning the maintenance...
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Study of the Unirradiated Weld Metal of the VVER-440 Reactor Vessel after 45 Years of Operation
Abstract —The results of studying the mechanical characteristics and chemical composition of metal specimens cut from an unirradiated weld joint of a...