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Design, Construction, and Modeling of a 252Cf Neutron Irradiator
Joint Authors
Holbert, Keith E.
Anderson, Blake C.
Bowler, Herbert
Source
Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Abstract EN
Neutron production methods are an integral part of research and analysis for an array of applications.
This paper examines methods of neutron production, and the advantages of constructing a radioisotopic neutron irradiator assembly using 252Cf.
Characteristic neutron behavior and cost-benefit comparative analysis between alternative modes of neutron production are also examined.
The irradiator is described from initial conception to the finished design.
MCNP modeling shows a total neutron flux of 3 × 105 n/(cm2·s) in the irradiation chamber for a 25 μg source.
Measurements of the gamma-ray and neutron dose rates near the external surface of the irradiator assembly are 120 μGy/h and 30 μSv/h, respectively, during irradiation.
At completion of the project, total material, and labor costs remained below $50,000.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Anderson, Blake C.& Holbert, Keith E.& Bowler, Herbert. 2016. Design, Construction, and Modeling of a 252Cf Neutron Irradiator. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Anderson, Blake C.…[et al.]. Design, Construction, and Modeling of a 252Cf Neutron Irradiator. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Anderson, Blake C.& Holbert, Keith E.& Bowler, Herbert. Design, Construction, and Modeling of a 252Cf Neutron Irradiator. Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1118628
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1118628