Boron Counter Tube Info

10B+n→7Li+αto the tenth power cap B plus n right arrow to the seventh power cap L i plus alpha

These reaction products ionize the gas inside the tube, creating an electrical pulse that can be measured to count neutron events [20, 34]. Types of Boron Counters These tubes are filled with BF3cap B cap F sub 3 boron counter tube

Employed at border crossings to detect the illicit transport of nuclear materials [20]. 10B+n→7Li+αto the tenth power cap B plus n

gas tubes because they are non-toxic and more stable in high-temperature or high-gamma radiation environments [1, 3]. Key Applications 3]. Key Applications