Parameter

Definition

Neutron emission rate

2.2 × 106 n s−1∙Ci−1

Neutron emission tolerance

10 %

Source strength

1.1 × 107 n∙s−1

Source half life

433 Yr

Peak thermal neutron flux

106 neutrons/sec

Capsule type

X.14 with 6 M threads

Source composition

Mixture of Americium oxide with Beryllium metal powder

Source typical Composition

C (0.004%); Mn (1.59%); P (0.011%); S (0.008%); Si (0.37%); Cr (16.96%); Ni (3.61%); Mo (2.29%); and Fe (65.16)

Capsule grade

grade AIS1.316

Moderator type

H2O

Source overall diameter

30 mm

Source overall height

60 mm

Source wall thickness

1.2 mm