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A Tritiated-Water Detector with U-232/Th-228 Source

Journal Article · · Nuclear Technology
OSTI ID:782578
The detection capabilities of the new U-232/Th-228 source are comparable to those of the Na-24 source. The main benefit in using the new source is the ease of operation. Elimination of the neutron activation step required for Na-24 sources saves about 24 hours in planning, scheduling, and executing. With the new U-232/Th-228 source, the monitor can be put in operation in less than 15 minutes. The long half-life of the U-232/Th-228 source also eliminates the need to record calibration and measurement times, as required for decay corrections when using a Na-24 source.
Research Organization:
Savannah River Site (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-76SR00001
OSTI ID:
782578
Report Number(s):
DP-MS-84-143 Rev. 1
Journal Information:
Nuclear Technology, Journal Name: Nuclear Technology; ISSN 0029-5450; ISSN NUTYBB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English