Abstract
Elemental imaging plays an important role in characterizing the chemical and physical properties of large samples. In this work, a position-sensitive technique using prompt gamma ray neutron activation analysis (PGNAA) was applied to image the internal composition of large samples with 10–20 cm thicknesses. An inelastic neutron scattering system consisting of a D-T neutron generator and a high-purity germanium (HPGe) detector was built and used for elemental distribution analysis of a large metal sample containing iron, titanium, and copper. The 2D elemental imaging of the three elements was performed using the designed system. The effect of inhomogeneous neutron field was also corrected using Monte Carlo simulations. The results indicate that ~4 cm spatial resolution can be achieved. The position-sensitive elemental analysis based on inelastic neutron scattering reaction is efficient for bulk metal sample analysis.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
