DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ANDHRA PRADESH
Name : M. Vani
Designation : Lecturer
Branch : AEIE
Institution : Dr.B.R.Ambedkar GMRP,KNR
Year/sem : IV SEM
Subject : Process Instrumentation-II
Subject code : AEI-405
Topic : Nuclear Instrumentation
Duration : 50 minutes
Sub Topic : Neutron
Teaching aids : PPT
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 Recap

In previous topic we have discussed about the

• Gamma particles

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 Objectives

Upon completion of this topic you would be

able to know about

• Neutrons

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 Introduction

• Rutherford has predicted the existence of neutrons

• But not experimental existence was obtained as it was
an uncharged particle
• So , it could not be detected by any particular detector
like cloud chamber

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 Properties of neutrons
• It is one of the fundamental particles

• It forms the nucleus of the elements having zero charge

• It is an uncharged particle, not deflected by electric and

magnetic field

• They do not produce ionization in gases

• They are highly penetrating

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• They disintegrate atoms effectively

• Slow neutrons are very effective in bringing nuclear fission

• A free neutron is unstable particle

• The speed of neutrons may be high or low depending on

the source emitted.

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 Uses
• They are used in research work in physics, chemistry,
medicine and biology

• Slow neutrons are used in nuclear fission in atom bomb

• Fast neutrons are used in disintegration of nuclei to get

radio-isotopes which have great importance in medicine,
agriculture, industry etc.

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• The neutrons have no charge.

• Neutrons are difficult to detect.

• The penetrating power is small.

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Figure of neutron, proton, electron

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 Summary

In this topic we have discussed about the

• Properties of Neutrons

• The appearance of neutrons

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 Quiz
• The charge of neutrons are

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• None

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Frequently asked questions

1. Explain about neutrons.

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Thank you

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