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NEUTRON FLUENCE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-05-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- neutron detector burnup life
1, record 1, English, neutron%20detector%20burnup%20life
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The estimated fluence of neutrons of a given energy distribution beyond which the sensitive material of a neutron detector will be consumed to such an extent that it no longer serves its purpose. 1, record 1, English, - neutron%20detector%20burnup%20life
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
neutron detector burnup life: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - neutron%20detector%20burnup%20life
Record 1, Key term(s)
- neutron detector burn-up life
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique nucléaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fluence de combustion d'un détecteur de neutrons
1, record 1, French, fluence%20de%20combustion%20d%27un%20d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20neutrons
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fluence estimée de neutrons d'une distribution énergétique donnée au-delà de laquelle la matière sensible d'un détecteur de neutrons est consommée dans une mesure telle qu'il ne remplit plus sa fonction. 1, record 1, French, - fluence%20de%20combustion%20d%27un%20d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20neutrons
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fluence de combustion d'un détecteur de neutrons : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - fluence%20de%20combustion%20d%27un%20d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20neutrons
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-11-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Atomic Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- differential die-away technique
1, record 2, English, differential%20die%2Daway%20technique
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DDT 2, record 2, English, DDT
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Active inspection techniques measure [either] delayed radiation, differential die-away, or prompt neutrons. Prompt neutrons are immediately emitted when fission occurs, as opposed to delayed low-energy neutrons and gamma rays, which are emitted by the fission products anywhere from milliseconds to seconds after the fission event. The differential die-away technique pulses neutrons into the cargo and monitors perturbations(if any) in the die-away characteristics of the normal neutron fluence rate that occur between neutron pulses. 3, record 2, English, - differential%20die%2Daway%20technique
Record 2, Key term(s)
- differential die away technique
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Physique atomique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- méthode DDT
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20DDT
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Technique d’] irradiation séquentielle [d’un objet] associée à la mesure des neutrons prompts entre les impulsions du générateur ou de l’accélérateur [de neutrons.] 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20DDT
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] la méthode DDT permet d’atteindre de très basses limites de détection et ce, grâce à l’utilisation d’un générateur de neutrons (forte intensité interrogatrice [environ 108 à 2 X 109 nanosecondes exposant –1) associée à la mesure des neutrons prompts des fissions induites. 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20DDT
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[…] quelques exemples d’application [de la méthode DDT] dans le domaine du cycle du combustible : — suivi et inventaire de la matière fissile dans les usines de retraitement; — contrôle de criticité dans les usines de retraitement ou de fabrication; — contrôle des fûts de déchets technologiques; — contrôle des déchets de grand volume contaminés en plutonium; — contrôle et caractérisation pour les besoins du démantèlement. 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20DDT
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
DDT : differential die-away technique. 3, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20DDT
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-10-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- irradiation-induced swelling
1, record 3, English, irradiation%2Dinduced%20swelling
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- void swelling 1, record 3, English, void%20swelling
correct
- VS 1, record 3, English, VS
correct
- VS 1, record 3, English, VS
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Irradiation-induced swelling, also known as void swelling(VS), occurs in austenitic stainless steels and nickel-base alloys during neutron bombardment. Voids grow due to the migration and condensation of vacancies on the void nuclei(which can be gas bubbles) leading to an increase In material volume. This phenomenon is dependent on temperature, neutron flux, and neutron fluence. Swelling is typically a concern for fast reactors at temperatures above 350°C(662°F). 1, record 3, English, - irradiation%2Dinduced%20swelling
Record 3, Key term(s)
- irradiation induced swelling
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Physique radiologique et applications
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gonflement sous irradiation
1, record 3, French, gonflement%20sous%20irradiation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La section efficace d'absorption neutronique du dysprosium est relativement élevée dans le domaine des neutrons thermiques ce qui confère au titanate une efficacité comparable aux matériaux classiques [...] Sous irradiation, le matériau se dégrade peu. Le gonflement de la phase fluorine est faible [moins de] 0,5 % en volume pour une fluence de 1022 neutrons par cm² en neutrons thermiques à 250-450 °C. Les phases orthorhombiques et hexagonales montrent un gonflement plus important, essentiellement dû aux changements de phases O[vers]H[vers]F, d'où l'intérêt de l'utilisation de la phase cubique stabilisée. Le matériau a été utilisé soit sous forme de poudres vibrocompactées, soit sous forme de pastilles frittées. Pour les poudres, le faible gonflement entraîne l'absence de déformation des gaines les contenant. Pour les pastilles, une fissuration apparaît dans les matériaux irradiés sous forte fluence du fait des contraintes dues aux dilatations différentielles induites par les gradients thermiques élevés ([plus de]> 60 °C/mm). 1, record 3, French, - gonflement%20sous%20irradiation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-09-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Metallography
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- irradiation-assisted stress corrosion
1, record 4, English, irradiation%2Dassisted%20stress%20corrosion
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- irradiation-induced stress corrosion 2, record 4, English, irradiation%2Dinduced%20stress%20corrosion
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Irradiation-Induced Stress Corrosion Cracking of Austenitic Stainless Steels. In recent years, failures of reactor internal components have been observed after the components have reached neutron fluence levels... The general pattern of the observed failures indicates that as nuclear plants age and fluence increases, various apparently nonsensitized austenitic stainless steels become susceptible to intergranular failure... Irradiation produces defects and defect clusters in grain matrices and alters the dislocation network, dislocation loop, and dislocation channel structures, leading to radiation-induced hardening. Irradiation also leads to changes in the stability of second-phase precipitates and the local chemistry near grain boundaries, precipitates, and defect clusters. 2, record 4, English, - irradiation%2Dassisted%20stress%20corrosion
Record 4, Key term(s)
- irradiation assisted stress corrosion
- irradiation induced stress corrosion
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Métallographie
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- corrosion sous contrainte assistée par l'irradiation
1, record 4, French, corrosion%20sous%20contrainte%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27irradiation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Principaux modes de dégradation sous irradiation [...] Les modifications [...] créées sous irradiation peuvent entraîner des conséquences à l'échelle du composant : altérations dimensionnelles (gonflement, croissance, fluage...), évolution des caractéristiques mécaniques (notamment durcissement et fragilisation), sensibilisation accrue au milieu chimique (corrosion sous contrainte assistée par l'irradiation) [...] L'effet simultané de ces modifications peut dans certains cas conduire à des synergies très néfastes (par exemple dans le cas des interactions pastille de combustible-gaine ou absorbant-gaine). 1, record 4, French, - corrosion%20sous%20contrainte%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27irradiation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-10-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Atomic Physics
- Radiation Protection
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- boron-lined ionization chamber
1, record 5, English, boron%2Dlined%20ionization%20chamber
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A neutron detection device is housed in a metal enclosure containing a first detector with a high-sensitivity fission chamber, and a second detector having a low-sensitivity fission chamber, and a boron-lined ionization chamber compensated for gamma radiation. The detection device is useful for extended range measurement of the neutron fluence rate outside the core of a nuclear reactor. 1, record 5, English, - boron%2Dlined%20ionization%20chamber
Record 5, Key term(s)
- boron-lined ionisation chamber
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Physique atomique
- Radioprotection
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chambre d'ionisation à dépôt de bore
1, record 5, French, chambre%20d%27ionisation%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20de%20bore
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-07-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- neutron fluence
1, record 6, English, neutron%20fluence
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... study of the 143 nd 144 nd transfer enables one to arrive at the neutron fluence received by the sample. 2, record 6, English, - neutron%20fluence
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fluence neutronique
1, record 6, French, fluence%20neutronique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- fluence de neutrons 2, record 6, French, fluence%20de%20neutrons
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'étude du transfert 143 nd 144 nd permet de remonter à la fluence neutronique reçue par l'échantillon. 3, record 6, French, - fluence%20neutronique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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