[Neutron] Buying Null Scattering Alloys for ambient sample cans?

[L. Cranswick]

Based on a few responses I need to send a clarification.

We would like to use a null scattering material that
is easy to machine  - for ambient temperature AND ambient
pressure.  The alloy would be used for making cans for 
a high capacity automatic sample changer for the powder
diffractometer that is being designed here.

Lachlan.
 
> Hi,
> 
> Does anyone have recommendations for null scattering
> alloys that can be easily machined for ambient temp
> and pressure neutron powder diffraction sample cans?
> 
> Is there anything better than Zr/Ti?
> 
> Anyone have experience purchasing rods of this
> null scattering material for making cans - and
> stability when used with a variety of room
> temp style sample compostions?
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Lachlan.


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