Research Article

Design, Construction, and Modeling of a 252Cf Neutron Irradiator

Table 4

Radiation measurements at the chamber access door.

Source locationNeutron dose rateGamma exposure rate

Nonirradiating position (down)2 μSv/h
(0.2 mrem/h)
8 μGy/h
(0.9 mR/h)
Irradiation position (up)42 μSv/h
(4.2 mrem/h)
0.15 mGy/h
(17 mR/h)