High-purity mica sheets are used as base substrates for thin-film coatings of boron-10 (B-10) or lithium-6 (Li-6), which interact with neutrons to emit detectable charged particles.
Mica functions as a thin, stable, and radiation-transparent window for alpha particles, minimizing scattering while providing structural integrity.
Mica’s natural low-radioactivity and smooth cleavage make it ideal for sensitive detection systems, reducing false signals and improving accuracy.
Mica's chemical inertness and thermal stability make it compatible with vacuum environments often used in advanced detection systems.
Mica is a naturally occurring mineral, based on a group of silicate minerals composed of varying amounts of aluminum, potassium, magnesium, iron and water having thin sheet-like or plate-like structure with different composition and physical properties.
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