Cold neutrons

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002202",
  "term": "Cold neutrons",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Neutrons possessing kinetic energies significantly lower than those of thermal neutrons, typically below 0.025 electronvolts. These low-energy neutrons are produced by moderating fast neutrons in very cold materials, such as liquid hydrogen or deuterium. Their long wavelengths make them suitable for studying large-scale structures in materials through scattering experiments.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "neutron temperature"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1546 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cold-neutrons/"
}