Californium-252 (Cf-252) Industrial Neutron Sources.

We also offer Cf-252 Sources for Nuclear Start-Up & Fuel Scanners.

QSA Global, Inc. manufactures premium quality Californium (Cf-252) sealed neutron sources for industrial gauging, analysis, and calibration applications. We have a long history, spanning several decades, designing and manufacturing custom Cf-252 neutron sources for many coal/cement cross-belt analyzer companies worldwide, including Thermo Fisher®, DFMC®, SABIA®, Scantech®, and Gamma Metrics®.

Our Cf-252 neutron sources are single or double encapsulated in stainless steel components and available in many different sizes and activities to meet your specific needs.

Radiation Type: Neutron Source
Measurement: Neutron Backscatter, Level, PGNAA Mineral Analysis, Calibration
Standard Activity Range Up to 3 mg (1.6 Ci / 60 GBq)
Neutron Output Up to 6.9 X 109 n/s
Half-Life (T1/2) 2.645 Years
ISO/ANSI Standard ISO 2919/ANSI N43.6
cf-252 neutron sourcce for nuclear fuel sccanning

Industrial Cf-252  Source Design

 

The following are our most popular industrial Cf-252 sealed sources. We can also manufacture custom activities for Cf-252 sources when needed. The commonly requested activities for PGNAA Mineral Analysis are 19ug, 29ug, and 33ug.

991-8 Transport Container for Cf-252 industrial neutron sources

Industrial Cf-252 FAQs

 

Formerly known as Amersham Corporation and AEA Technology, QSA Global, Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer of Am-241, Am-241/Be, Cf-252, Cs-137, and Co-60 industrial sealed radioactive sources.