TRIGA Reactor
Purpose: Charges for radio-analytical services, radioisotope source production, and non-routine projects are determined by the Director on a case-by-case basis using applicable fees as noted below. Should a customer request to expedite their order, the additional cost will be determined upon the length of time their irradiation sample set will take. The expedite cost will be 1-7 hours = $1,155/set, 8-35 hours = $2,200/set, or 36+ hours = $3,700/set.
2796: TRIGA Reactor Use 1-7 hours
Incremental hourly charge in addition to TRIGA Reactor Use base fee. Hourly use of any one facility: rotating rack (lazy Susan), pneumatic transfer tube (rabbit), cadmium-lined in-core irradiation tube (CLICIT), in-core irradiation tube (ICIT), g- ring in-core irradiation tube (GRICIT), sample-holding dummy fuel element, beam port, thermal column. Time is rounded up in one-hour increments.
Amount: $96.00/hour
Fee Type: Internal
2805: Fission Track
Routine use of any one facility: rotating rack (lazy susan), pneumatic transfer tube (rabbit), cadmium-lined in-core irradiation tube (CLICIT), in-core irradiation tube (ICIT), g-ring in-core irradiation tube (GRICIT), sample-holding dummy fuel element, beam port, thermal column. Charges include reactor run time, sample loading/unloading, supplies, and waste disposal.
Amount: $942.00/run
Fee Type: External
9593: TRIGA Reactor Use 1-7 hours
Hourly charge in addition to TRIGA Reactor Use base fee. Hourly use of any one facility: rotating rack (lazy Susan), pneumatic transfer tube (rabbit), cadmium-lined in-core irradiation tube (CLICIT), in-core irradiation tube (ICIT), g-ring in- core irradiation tube (GRICIT), sample-holding dummy fuel element, beam port, thermal column. Time is rounded up in one-hour increments.
Amount: $101.00/hour
Fee Type: External
9719: Routine INAA
Charges include supplies, sample encapsulation, irradioation, two sets of counts (typically one at 4 to 5 days and one at 3 to 4 weeks), data reduction, report preparation, and waste disposal. A minimum of 5 samples will be charged
Amount: $105.00/sample
Fee Type: External
15083: TRIGA Reactor Use base charge
Base fee (hourly charges will be charged in addition to base fee) for routine use of any one in-core facility: rotating rack (lazy Susan), pneumatic transfer tube (rabbit), cadmium-lined in core irradiation tube (CLICIT), in-core irradiation tube (ICIT), g-ring in-core irradiation tube (GRICIT), sample-holding dummy fuel element, beam port, thermal column. Charges include sample loading/unloading, supplies, and waste disposal.
Amount: $357.00/run
Fee Type: Internal
15084: TRIGA Reactor Use base charge
Base fee (hourly charges will be charged in addition to base fee) for routine use of any one in-core facility: rotating rack (lazy Susan), pneumatic transfer tube (rabbit), cadmium-lined in core irradiation tube (CLICIT), in-core irradiation tube (ICIT), g-ring in-core irradiation tube (GRICIT), sample-holding dummy fuel element, beam port, thermal column. Charges include sample loading/unloading, supplies, and waste disposal.
Amount: $375.00/run
Fee Type: External
15085: TRIGA Reactor Use 8-35 hours
Hourly charge in addition to TRIGA Reactor Use base fee. Hourly use of any one facility: rotating rack (lazy Susan), pneumatic transfer tube (rabbit), cadmium-lined in-core irradiation tube (CLICIT), in-core irradiation tube (ICIT), g-ring in- core irradiation tube (GRICIT), sample-holding dummy fuel element, beam port, thermal column. Time is rounded up in one-hour increments.
Amount: $71.00/hour
Fee Type: Internal
15086: TRIGA Reactor Use 36+ hours
Hourly charge in addition to TRIGA Reactor Use base fee. Hourly use of any one facility: rotating rack (lazy Susan), pneumatic transfer tube (rabbit), cadmium-lined in-core irradiation tube (CLICIT), in-core irradiation tube (ICIT), g-ring in- core irradiation tube (GRICIT), sample-holding dummy fuel element, beam port, thermal column. Time is rounded up in one-hour increments.
Amount: $48.00/hour
Fee Type: Internal
15087: TRIGA Reactor Use 36+ hours
Hourly charge in addition to TRIGA Reactor Use base fee. Hourly use of any one facility: rotating rack (lazy Susan), pneumatic transfer tube (rabbit), cadmium-lined in-core irradiation tube (CLICIT), in-core irradiation tube (ICIT), g-ring in- core irradiation tube (GRICIT), sample-holding dummy fuel element, beam port, thermal column. Time is rounded up in one-hour increments.
Amount: $51.00/hour
Fee Type: External
15320: TRIGA Reactor Use 8-35 hours
Hourly charge in addition to TRIGA Reactor Use base fee. Hourly use of any one facility: rotating rack (lazy Susan), pneumatic transfer tube (rabbit), cadmium-lined in-core irradiation tube (CLICIT), in-core irradiation tube (ICIT), g-ring in- core irradiation tube (GRICIT), sample-holding dummy fuel element, beam port, thermal column. Time is rounded up in one-hour increments.
Amount: $75.00/hour
Fee Type: External
15321: Fission Track
Routine use of any one facility: rotating rack (lazy susan), pneumatic transfer tube (rabbit), cadmium-lined in-core irradiation tube (CLICIT), in-core irradiation tube (ICIT), g-ring in-core irradiation tube (GRICIT), sample-holding dummy fuel element, beam port, thermal column. Charges include reactor run time, sample loading/unloading, supplies, and waste disposal.
Amount: $897.00/run
Fee Type: Internal
Neutron Radiography
Applicability: Charges for radio-analytical services, radioisotope source production, and non-routine projects are determined by the Director on a case-by-case basis using applicable fees as noted below.
2806: Radiography Beam
Costs for use of radiography facility
Amount: $26.00/exposure
Fee Type: External
9690: Radiography Beam
Costs for use of radiography facility
Amount: $21.00/exposure
Fee Type: Internal
Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA)
Applicability: Charges for radio-analytical services, radioisotope source production, and non-routine projects are determined by the Director on a case-by-case basis using applicable fees as noted below.
2816: Routine INAA
Charges include supplies, sample encapsulation, irradiation, two sets of counts (typically one at 4 to 5 days and one at 3 to 4 weeks), data reduction, report preparation, and waste disposal. A minimum of 5 samples will be charged.
Amount: $40.00/sample
Fee Type: Internal
Calibration & Repair of Portable Radiological Monitoring Instruments
Applicability: Charges for radio-analytical services, radioisotope source production, and non-routine projects are determined by the Director on a case-by-case basis using applicable fees as noted below.
2823: Routine Calibration
Calibration of portable radiological monitoring instruments.
Amount: $69.00/instrument
Fee Type: External
10233: Routine calibration
Calibration and repair of portable radiological monitoring instruments
Amount: $69.00/instrument
Fee Type: Internal
14340: Routine Kit Calibration
Calibration & Repair of Portable Radiological Monitoring Instrument Kits.
Amount: $86.00/kit
Fee Type: External
14341: Routine 2401 Detector Calibration
Calibration & repair of 2401 detector as a part of a radiological detection kit.
Amount: $35.00/unit
Fee Type: External
14342: Routine Dosimeter Calibration
Calibration & repair of dosimeters as a part of a portable radiological detection kit.
Amount: $10.00/unit
Fee Type: External
15328: Routine 2401 Detector Calibration
Calibration & repair of 2401 detector as a part of a radiological detection kit.
Amount: $35.00/unit
Fee Type: Internal
15329: Routine Dosimeter Calibration
Calibration & repair of dosimeters as a part of a portable radiological detection kit.
Amount: $10.00/unit
Fee Type: Internal
Cobalt-60 Gamma Irradiator
Applicability: Charges for radio-analytical services, radioisotope source production, and non-routine projects are determined by the Director on a case-by-case basis using applicable fees as noted below.
2840: Gamma Irradiator Use
Routine use of the gamma irradiator is charged per run and includes staff time for performing the irradiation.
Amount: $186.00/run
Fee Type: Internal
9686: Gamma Irradiator Use
Routine use of the gamma irradiator is charged per run and includes staff time for performing the irradiation.
Amount: $195.00/run
Fee Type: External
Detection & Analyzer Systems
Applicability: Charges for radio-analytical services, radioisotope source production, and non-routine projects are determined by the Director on a case-by-case basis using applicable fees as noted below.
2825: Detection and Analyzer Systems
Routine use of any one detector or analyzer system: liquid scintillation; alpha, beta, or gamma spectrometry; thermoluminescent dosimetry. Minimum charge is one day. Work performed by Radiation Center staff is also charged staff technical assistance rates.
Amount: $180.00/day
Fee Type: Internal
9687: Detection and Analyzer Systems
Routine use of any one detector or analyzer system: liquid scintillation; alpha, beta, or gamma spectrometry; thermo luminescent dosimetry. Minimum charge is one day. Work performed by Radiation Center staff is charged at staff technical assistance rates rather than daily rates below
Amount: $189.00/day
Fee Type: External
Handling, Packaging & Shipment of Radioactive Materials
Applicability: Charges for radio-analytical services, radioisotope source production, and non-routine projects are determined by the Director on a case-by-case basis using applicable fees as noted below.
2826: Radioactive Material Packaging/Handling (Domestic)
Charges include time involved in handling, packaging the material and the preparation of necessary shipping documentation (usually 3 hours or more), as well as materials and supplies.
Amount: $214.00/shipment
Fee Type: External
2826: Radioactive Material Packaging/Handling (Domestic)
Charges include time involved in handling, packaging the material and the preparation of necessary shipping documentation (usually 3 hours or more), as well as materials and supplies.
Amount: $214.00/shipment
Fee Type: Internal
2827: Radioactive Material Packaging/Handling (International)
Charges include time involved in handling, packaging the material and the preparation of necessary shipping documentation (usually 3 hours or more), as well as materials and supplies.
Amount: $390.00/shipment
Fee Type: External
2827: Radioactive Material Packaging/Handling (International)
Charges include time involved in handling, packaging the material and the preparation of necessary shipping documentation (usually 3 hours or more), as well as materials and supplies.
Amount: $390.00/shipment
Fee Type: Internal
Staff Technical Assistance
Applicability: Charges for radio-analytical services, radioisotope source production, and non-routine projects are determined by the Director on a case-by-case basis using applicable fees as noted below.
2830: Technical Staff Time
minimum of one hour
Amount: $79.00/hour
Fee Type: External
2830: Technical Staff Time
minimum of one hour
Amount: $79.00/hour
Fee Type: Internal
2831: Professional Staff Time
minimum of one hour
Amount: $105.00/hour
Fee Type: External
2831: Professional Staff Time
minimum of one hour
Amount: $105.00/hour
Fee Type: Internal
2832: Senior Professional Staff Time
minimum of one hour
Amount: $192.00/hour
Fee Type: External
2832: Senior Professional Staff Time
minimum of one hour
Amount: $192.00/hour
Fee Type: Internal
Scanning Electron Microscope
| Instrument | Internal | External | Government |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM | $82/hr | $200/hr | $120/hr |
| FIB surcharge* | $34/hr | $140/hr | $75/hr |
| In-situ testing | $120/hr | $310/hr | $125/hr |
*The surcharge is applied on top of the hourly SEM fee when FIB is used.