Neutron
detectors used for cosmic neutron monitoring and various other
applications are mounted in hostile environment. It is essential for
detectors to sustain extreme climatic conditions, such as extreme
temperature and humidity. Effort is made to evaluate the performance of
detectors in extreme temperature in terms of pulse height distribution
and avalanche formation. Neutron detectors filled with 3He
incorporate an additive gas with quantity optimized for a particular
application. Measurements are performed on neutron detectors filled with
3He and stopping gases Kr and CF4. Detector
performance for these fill gas combinations in terms of pulse height
distribution is evaluated. Gas gain and Diethorn gas constants measured
and analyzed for the microscopic effect on pulse formation. Results from
these investigations are presented.