[ RadSafe ] Re: TLD neutron calibration

[Sandy Perle]

On 26 Aug 2005 at 7:40, Michael McNaughton wrote:

> Sandy, Neill, and others
> 
> What neutron spectrum is usually used to calibrate albedo neutron
> TLDs? Is it always 252Cf in a 30-cm-diameter D2O sphere? Are other
> spectra commonly used?

Hi Mike,

Moderated 252-Cf is most commonly used. However, we also have Bare 
252-Cf, PuBe and AmBe calibrations used for various facilities. One 
is not limited to the various spectra than can be sued, limited only 
of the source traceability.

Regards,

Sandy
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