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Cerlum Labs
07/06/2026
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Activation of sodium acetate and sodium carbonate for Na-24 Production

Mode: Auto
Power: 450 kW
Duration and Frequency: 5 x 8 hr days
In-Core Facilities:
Ex-Core Facilities:

Description:

Sodium acetate and sodium carbonate will be irradiated to produce Na-24 for a tracer study; activity at delivery is estimated from the approved power and time.

Additional Instructions & Containment Requirements:

For 3L, devices will typically be wrapped in household aluminum foil to protect the delicate contact pins along the edges of the devices and to facilitate loading/unloading from the 3L. Multiple Devices may be irradiated at the same time. For PNT, devices will be in 2-dram poly vials.

Material Evaluation

IC chips similar to flash memory chips

Composition: Solid
Hazards:
  • β irradiation
  • γ irradiation
Major Isotopes: Au-198
Trace Isotopes: Trace Activation Products
Request Number
  • [3El Authorization] Tri-Element Irradiation Facility (Apr 2001)
  • [ePnt/Pnt Auth] Pneumatic Transfer System Mod (Aug 1998)
Category
Personnel Required: