Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Neutron Sensors for Determining Neutron Spectra Employed in Radiation-Hardness Testing of Electronics

Importancia y uso:

3.1 Because of the wide variety of materials being used in neutron-activation measurements, this guide is presented with the objective of bringing improved uniformity to the specific field of interest here: hardness testing of electronics primarily in critical assembly reactor environments.

Note 2: Some of the techniques discussed are useful for 14-MeV dosimetry. See Test Method E496 for activation detector materials suitable for 14-MeV neutron effects testing.

Note 3: The materials recommended in this guide are suitable for ²⁵²Cf or other weak source effects testing provided the fluence is sufficient to generate countable activities.

3.2 This guide is organized into two overlapping subjects: the criteria used for sensor selection, and the procedures used to ensure the proper determination of activities for determination of neutron spectra. See Terminology E170 and Test Methods E181. Determination of neutron spectra with activation sensor data is discussed in Guides E721 and E944.

Subcomité:

E10.07

Referida por:

E0265-15R20, F0980-16R24, E0721-22, E0722-19, E1855-20, E0496-14R22, D1879-06R23, F1190-24, E2450-23, E1854-19

Volúmen:

12.02

Número ICS:

83.140.10 (Films and sheets)

Palabras clave:

activation foils; neutron activation; neutron spectra; radiation-hardness testing;