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Silverthorn28

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Neutron dose rate from a 5 Ci AmBe source
« on: Aug 23, 2010, 02:29 »
I will have a 5 Ci AmBe neutron source mounted on a vertical track of 4 meters. Can any one tell me that what's the maximum neutron dose rate I could get from this source (say in 20 cm distance), and the minimum as well? Any response will be much appreciated.

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Re: Neutron dose rate from a 5 Ci AmBe source
« Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2010, 03:01 »
Try this link http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,25116.0.html.  It discusses Ra-Be source, but I think that the protocol is correct - just change the numbers.
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Silverthorn28

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Re: Neutron dose rate from a 5 Ci AmBe source
« Reply #2 on: Aug 23, 2010, 03:21 »
Does your facility have a current ASTM subscription?

No, not to my knowledge.
why is it related to my question, has ASTM published any thing on this subject?

thanks,

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Re: Neutron dose rate from a 5 Ci AmBe source
« Reply #3 on: Aug 23, 2010, 03:23 »
I will have a 5 Ci AmBe neutron source mounted on a vertical track of 4 meters. Can any one tell me that what's the maximum neutron dose rate I could get from this source (say in 20 cm distance), and the minimum as well? Any response will be much appreciated.

My first post.

Seems odd that a source that large does not have paperwork with it. Does it have a manufacturers name plate on it, that could be your best bet if there is no paper work on file.

Silverthorn28

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Re: Neutron dose rate from a 5 Ci AmBe source
« Reply #4 on: Aug 24, 2010, 08:26 »
Try this link http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,25116.0.html.  It discusses Ra-Be source, but I think that the protocol is correct - just change the numbers.

The information found there is basically what I need at the moment. Thanks for the link.

Silverthorn28

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Re: Neutron dose rate from a 5 Ci AmBe source
« Reply #5 on: Aug 24, 2010, 08:31 »
Seems odd that a source that large does not have paperwork with it. Does it have a manufacturers name plate on it, that could be your best bet if there is no paper work on file.

The source is not in my possesion (not yet), perhaps not yet manufactured. I just need some rough figures now for planning purpose. Perhaps, I should have done more readings myself before asking...

 


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