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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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