Table 1 Physical characteristics as target materials for lithium and beryllium
From: Current development status of accelerator-based neutron source for boron neutron capture therapy
Materials and reactions | Proton energy (MeV) | Yield (neutron/proton) | Melting point (°C) | Heat conductivity (W/m/K) | Max. neutron energy | Moderator size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7Li(p,n)7Be | 2.5 | 1.46×10−4 | 180 | 84.7 | 100∼500 keV | Small |
9Be(p,n)9B | 4.0 | 1.60×10−4 | 1278 | 201 | 2.1 MeV | ↓ |
9Be(p,n)9B | 30.0 | 3.00×10−2 | 1278 | 201 | 28.1 MeV | Large |