@inproceedings{6956a8b9fe194c4398fc597443755752,
title = "Detection of water content in aluminum scrap with a fast neutron source (Cf-252)",
abstract = "Aluminum scrap and remelt secondary ingot (RSI) may contain water in their internal voids. The presence of water can be a serious safety issue for the aluminum remelting industries. This article describes a method that utilizes neutrons for the rapid detection of water in solid aluminum materials based on the fact that neutrons interact with hydrogen atoms in the water molecules. A fast neutron source ( 252Cf) and a portable {"}slow-down{"} (backscattering) neutron detector are used for moisture detection. Initial experiments carried out with aluminum turnings indicate the detected slow neutron counts can be correlated to the hydrogen or water levels in aluminum scrap. The method has the potential of being used by the aluminum remelting industries for rapid, non-destructive detection of water in aluminum scrap or RSI.",
keywords = "Aluminum recycling, Fast neutron source, Moisture detection, Thermal neutron sensor",
author = "Miting Du and Qingyou Han and Peterson, {Ray D.}",
year = "2005",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780873395809",
series = "TMS Light Metals",
pages = "855--859",
editor = "H. Kvande",
booktitle = "Light Metals 2005 - Proceedings of the Technical Sessions Presented by the TMS Aluminium Committee",
note = "134th TMS Annual Meeting ; Conference date: 13-02-2005 Through 17-02-2005",
}