Nuclear Start-Up & Fuel Scanner Sealed Radioactive Sources.
QSA Global, Inc. has over 40 years of experience developing and manufacturing premium-quality Californium-252 (Cf-252) neutron sources for Nuclear Start-Up Rod Assemblies (NSA), Primary Neutron Sources (PNS), and Fuel Scanning applications. We also manufacture Antimony Beryllium (SbBe) for NSAs as secondary neutron sources.
QSA Global, Inc. provides unparalleled technical expertise to ensure your sealed radioactive sources are designed to your unique requirements while being safe and reliable.
Experts in Custom Cf-252 Source Design
QSA Global, Inc. has a long history, spanning several decades, designing and manufacturing custom reactor Cf-252 neutron start-up and fuel scanner sources for many nuclear power plants and fuel manufacturers worldwide, including Westinghouse®, GE®, and Framatome®.
Our engineers collaborate with you on your isotopic and thermal requirements, provide technical guidance on capsule dimensions, interface, assembly, and handling features, and tailor your Cf-252 sources to your unique neutron output specifications and tolerances.
Custom Cf-252 source procurement for reactor start-up companies involves many steps and can span years. QSA Global, Inc. understands this journey well and can support you from the initial concepts through delivery and long after.
Nuclear Neutron Source FAQs
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What are Cf-252 neutron sources used for?
Cf-252 neutron sources are used for Nuclear Start-Up Rod Assemblies (NSA), Primary Neutron Sources (PNS), and Fuel Scanning applications.
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What are SbBe sources used for?
SbBe pellets are a fast secondary neutron source used to safely and smoothly start nuclear power plants.
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Do you offer handling rods for Cf-252 neutron sources?
Yes. QSA Global, Inc. offers both standard and custom source handling rods. Additional handling options include magnetic eyelets and wire or string attachment eyelets for unloading convenience and operator safety.
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What container options are available for sealed source transport?
QSA Global, Inc. has the world's largest fleet of Type A storage containers for all sealed radioactive sources. Our containers can be used in vertical or horizontal configurations depending on your loading and unloading requirements.
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Can I get a NIST/NPL calibrated Cf-252 neutron source?
Yes. QSA Global, Inc. can coordinate NIST or NPL calibration certification services for traceability prior to delivery.
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What is the raw material form of your Cf-252 sources?
QSA Global, Inc.'s Cf-252 raw material is a solid oxide ceramic.
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Does QSA Global, Inc. offer custom SbBe secondary sources?
Yes. QSA Global, Inc. has over five decades of experience designing and manufacturing Antimony-Beryllium (SbBe) secondary sources for fuel manufacturers like Westinghouse® and Framatome® worldwide.
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