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Boron counter

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Detector, e.g. proportional counter tube, containing gaseous BF3, used to detect slow neutrons where the alpha particle generated in the chain reaction of the neutron with B-10 serves as proof of neutrons.

Diagram boron counter

boron counter

The alpha particle generated at B-10 during the nuclear reaction is used as proof of the neutrons

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