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Boron 11
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Material Science Applications
Boron-11 is a critical component in the manufacture of specialized neutron shielding materials, particularly those intended for use in high-flux environments where thermal neutron moderation/) without excessive gamma ray production is paramount.
| Boron Compound | Lattice Structure Classification | Neutron Capture Cross-Section ($\sigma{\text{th}}$) (Barns) | Standard Deviation of Density ($\sigma{\rho}$) |