The sign of the quadrupole coupling constant eqQ of B-8 in ZrB2 is determin
ed to be positive through the beta-delayed alpha-ray anisotropy measurement
combined with the spin manipulation technique by use of the beta-NMR. Acco
rding to the theoretical calculation of the electric field gradient in ZrB2
, the sign of the quadrupole moment of B-8 is deduced to be positive.