Reactor services
Using the capabilities of the TRIGA Mark II research reactor and associated laboratory equipment, the facility offers neutron activation analysis, sample irradiation, radiation detection support and other technical services for researchers, agencies and industry partners. The facility also provides educational tours and outreach opportunities for university classes and students ranging from grade school through college, helping introduce the next generation to nuclear science and engineering.
Available experiments and services
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Neutron activation analysis using HPGe spectrometers
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Neutron irradiation: nvt up to ~1 x 1018 n cm-2
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Gamma irradiation: up to ~500 krad/hr and ~1 Mrad for samples below 30 mL in size, and up to 1krad/hr and 2 krad for samples up to 20 L in size
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Neutron radiography and tomography
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Neutron detector testing: four beam ports with distinct neutron spectra, and Cf-252 neutron/gamma source
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Cabinet X-ray irradiator and imaging
Operation fees
| Service | Internal fee | External fee |
| Reactor operations | $191 per hour | $291 per hour |
| Reactor staff support | $12 - 84 per hour | $18 - 127 per hour |
| Neutron activation analysis | $42 per sample | $71 per sample |
| Cabinet X-ray irradiation | $47 per hour | $71 per hour |
To schedule an experiment, please contact Robert Seymour or Alan Cebula.
Tours
Reactor staff provide tours covering a brief history of the facility, reactor capabilities and a demonstration of operations. To schedule a tour, please contact Robert Seymour or Alan Cebula with details including group size and preferred date(s)/time(s).