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Nuclear @ McMaster

Capsule Irradiations

  • Seven graphite-reflected irradiation sites are available. These sites have well-thermalized fluxes ranging from 1.0–2 x1013 n/cm2•s
  • One beryllium-reflected irradiation site is available. It has a harder neutron spectrum,  with a thermal neutron flux of 2.5×1013 n/cm2•s
  • Irradiation times can range from hours to weeks.
  • Cadmium and lead foil wrapping is available.
  • Samples must be double encapsulated and fit within MNR’s aluminum irradiation capsules (internal dimensions = 7.5 cm h x 1.8 cm d)