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Model 42-5

Neutron Ball Cart and Detector

Part Number: 47-1505

 

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Indicated Use Determining neutron fluences and dose throughout energy spectrum
Detector Type 6LiI Scintillator Crystal, 4 mm x 4 mm (0.16 in. x 0.16 in.) 
Sensitivity (241AmBe) 45 cpm per mrem/hr (with 25.4 cm (10 in.) moderator)
Detection Range Thermal to 12 MeV neutrons
Tube 1.2 cm (0.5 in.) diameter magnetically shielded photomultiplier
Moderators Includes 6 high density polyethylene spheres (other sizes available):
  • 5.1 cm (2 in.) dia.
  • 7.6 cm (3 in.) dia.
  • 12.7 cm (5 in.) dia.
  • 20.3 cm (8 in.) dia.
  • 25.4 cm (10 in.) dia.
  • 30.5 cm (12 in.) dia. 
Gamma Rejection ≤ 10 cpm through 100 mR/hr
Operating Voltage 400 to 900 V (typical)
Connector Series "C" (others available)
Construction Mobile Cart: Tubular steel construction with 20.3 cm (8 in.) diameter wheel
Detector: Anodized aluminum housing
Temperature Range -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122°F)
May be certified to operate from -40 to 65 °C (-40 to 150 °F)
Size (H x W x L) 119 x 45.7 x 58.3 cm (44 x 18 x 23 in.) lowered
185.4 cm (73 in.) fully extended
Weight 27.2 kg (60 lb) not including moderators

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