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Short-Term “Rabbit” Irradiations

  • An automated, air-driven pneumatic system is available for short “Rabbit” irradiations with rapid sample return. These sites have a well-thermalized neutron flux of 5 x 1012 n/cm2•s
  • One Rabbit site is unlined, while the other has a 1 mm cadmium lining that surrounds the sample.
  • Samples must be encapsulated in purpose-designed polyethylene tubes (5.0 x 1.8 cm).
  • Irradiation times range from 10 s to 1 h.