Thermal Column
Fluence Rates at 1 MWth
|
Thermal Neutron
Fluence Rate
(n cm-2 s-1)
|
Epi-thermal Neutron
Fluence Rate
(n cm-2 s-1)
|
Cadmium
Ratio
for Gold |
|
Center position at
inner face |
1.0 x 1011 |
5.0 x 108 |
14 |
|
Center position at
16.25 inches out
from inner face |
2.5 x 1010 |
3.4 x 107 |
48 |
|
Center position at
32.25 inches out
from inner face |
5.8 x 109 |
2.0 x 106 |
196 |
Usable Dimensions
Sample irradiation space in the thermal column is created by pulling out
graphite stringers. Removing a graphite stringer leaves a space 4 inches
square and 4 feet long. (The neutron flux gradient over the 4-foot length
shows about 2% reduction per centimeter of horizontal movement away from
the innermost position.)
Encapsulation Requirements
|
Facility: Thermal Column and Beam Ports |
|
Physical Form
of Material
|
Minimum Containment |
|
Primary
|
Secondary
|
|
With or
Without
Cadmium
Covers
|
Stable Solid
|
Polyethylene TRIGA tube
or other equivalent
plastic containment |
Not Required |
|
Liquid,
Powder, or
Other loose
Solid Material
|
Sealed polyethylene
container |
Polyethylene container |
See also General Limitations on ExperimentsPerformed.
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