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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 01, 2011
Kentaro Fukuda, Shunan, JP;
Noriaki Kawaguchi, Shunan, JP;
Akira Yoshikawa, Sendai, JP;
Takayuki Yanagida, Sendai, JP;
Yui Yokota, Sendai, JP;
Yutaka Fujimoto, Sendai, JP;
Kentaro Fukuda, Shunan, JP;
Noriaki Kawaguchi, Shunan, JP;
Akira Yoshikawa, Sendai, JP;
Takayuki Yanagida, Sendai, JP;
Yui Yokota, Sendai, JP;
Yutaka Fujimoto, Sendai, JP;
TOKUYAMA CORPORATION, Shunan-Shi, JP;
TOHOKU UNIVERSITY, Sendai-Shi, JP;
Abstract
[Problems to be Solved] A neutron scintillator excellent in detection efficiency for neutrons, an S/N ratio, and n/γ discrimination ability, and a eutectic preferred for the neutron scintillator are provided. [Means to Solve the Problems] A metal fluoride eutectic, in which a lithium fluoride crystal phase and a crystal phase represented by the chemical formula CaSrF(where x denotes a number greater than 0, but not larger than 1), such as SrFor CaSrF, are present in a phase-separated state; a neutron scintillator comprising the eutectic; and a neutron imaging device comprising a combination of the neutron scintillator and a position-sensitive photomultiplier tube.