The Application of Neutron Radioscopy to Lithium-Aluminum Alloy Target Elements
Abstract
We have shown that neutron radioscopy is very useful in locating the position of a Li-Al alloy core enriched in Lithium-6 in tubular aluminum target elements. The alloy core is displaced during a forming process and its location must be redetermined before processing can be completed. The Army's low-flux mobile neutron radioscopy system was employed in these studies as a model system for possible on-line, in-plant use. A series of core end sections of target tubes containing from 0.1 to 4.6 grams of Lithium-6 per foot of length were examined radioscopically with thermal neutrons. The system was able to determine the extent of lithium alloy core from the highest concentrations down to about 0.2 grams of Lithium-6 per foot within one minute of data collection time. Keywords: Li-Al alloys, Radiography, Neutron radiography, Tritium production.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA221386
Entities
People
- Alfred S. Marotta
- John J. Antal
- Saleem R. Salaymeh
- Thomas P. Varallo