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MgO single-crystal as an efficient thermal neutron filter
- Source :
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Annals of Nuclear Energy . Dec2011, Vol. 38 Issue 12, p2673-2679. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Abstract: A formula is given which, for neutron energies in the range 10−4 < E <10eV, permits calculation of the nuclear capture, thermal diffuse and Bragg scattering cross-sections as a function of magnesium oxide (MgO) temperature and crystal parameters. Computer program has been developed to calculate the total neutron cross-section and transmission through mono-crystalline MgO. The calculated neutron transmission and effective attenuation coefficient values for MgO-single crystal at different temperatures are compared with measured ones. An overall agreement is indicated between the formula fits and experimental data. A feasibility study for the use of MgO-single crystal is discussed in terms of the optimum MgO-single crystal thickness, mosaic spread, temperature and cutting plane for efficient transmission of thermal-reactor neutrons, and also for rejection of the accompanying fast neutrons and gamma rays. Calculation shows that 10cm thick MgO-single crystal cut along its (100) plane, with 0.5° FWHM on mosaic spread and cooled at 77K, is a good thermal neutron filter, with high effect-to-noise ratio. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03064549
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Annals of Nuclear Energy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 66771351
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anucene.2011.08.001