Re: Neutron source-data needed

[a.zapantis@qut.edu.au (Alex Zapantis)]

>We are planning to add an isotopic neutron source to a teaching lab in
>support of our BS degree in health physics. We have in mind a 3-to-5 Ci AmBe
>source to be used in a Nuclear Chicago NH-3 howitzer that someone has donated.
>
>Does anyone have actual measured neutron and gamma flux or dose rate data
>outside this or a similar source/howitzer?
>


We have a 10Ci Am/Be source. The neutron (equivalent) dose rate at 1m from
the unshielded source was measured to be about 500microSv per hour.




                        Alex Zapantis
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