Capabilities and design specifications

Capabilities

High Cd ratio - minimal damage during irradiation
High irradiation capacity - quick turnaround
High accuracy - final resistivity with within +/-5% of specified target
High flexibility - wide range of target resistivity and sample size
High quality AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 certification

Design specifications

Six vertical irradiation facilities
Location: D20 reflector vessel
Max sample size: Diameter - 203 mm (8"), length - 600 mm
Min sample size: Diameter - 102 mm (4"), length - 550 mm
Cd ratio (thermal to fast): > 500
Thermal flux: 2.5E+12 to 1.4E+13 n/cm2 x sec
Irradiation conditions: unsealed can in a rotating rig
Cooling: downward water flow
Loading/unloading: possible during reactor operation at nominal power