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In-Core Facilities

Neutron Irradiations

Neutron Beam Ports

BNCT Facilities

Gamma Facilities


Gamma Irradiation Facility

Gamma irradiations are performed in our spent fuel pool, utilizing gammas from fission product decay. Dose rates range from 10,000 to 100,000 rads/hr. Since no activation is produced in samples, an NRC byproduct license is not required. Many irradiations have been performed for high school science classes studying radiation effects on seed germination.