Published 1976 | Version v1
Journal article

Use of a low-energy Van de Graaff accelerator in neutron radiography of encased explosives

Creators

  • 1. Mason and Hanger, Silas Mason Co., Inc., Amarillo, TX

Description

A neutron radiographic capability has been established at the Pantex ERDA Plant, Amarillo, Tex. A 3-MeV Van de Graaff generator has been installed and initial neutron radiographs have been made. The instrument has been employed to observe discontinuties of explosives encased in aluminum, lead, steel, Adiprene (a polyurethane), and combinations of these materials. These data demonstrate that the instrument possesses the capability of producing satisfactory neutron radiographs of many explosive-loaded components fabricated at Pantex Plant. Additional work will be performed to fully determine the capabilities of the 3 MeV Van de Graaff generator

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Identifiers

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Practical Applications of Neutron Radiography and Gaging
Journal Issue
no.586
Series
Am. Soc. Test. Mater., Spec. Tech. Publ.
Journal Page Range
117-124

Conference

Title
Symposium on practical applications of neutron radiography and gauging.
Dates
10 Feb 1975.
Place
Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA.

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
8284059
Subject category
S42: ENGINEERING; S43: PARTICLE ACCELERATORS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES; COATINGS; NEUTRON RADIOGRAPHY; NEUTRON SOURCES; USES; VAN DE GRAAFF ACCELERATORS
Descriptors DEC
ACCELERATORS; ELECTROSTATIC ACCELERATORS; EXPLOSIVES; PARTICLE SOURCES; RADIATION SOURCES

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Notes
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