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.

Capsule Code: X1094

US Model #: N/A
Dimensions Ø0.24 in x 0.57 in
(Ø6.0 mm x 14.4 mm)
Single Encapsulated 304L Stainless Steel
Special Form Certificate USA/0646/S-96
ISO/ANSI Rating C64444

Capsule Code: X2179-Savannah River Long

US Model #: CVN.CY7
Dimensions Ø0.37 in x 1.49 in
(Ø9.4 mm x 37.8 mm)
Double Encapsulated 304L Stainless Steel
Special Form Certificate USA/0619/S-96
ISO/ANSI Rating C6X544
(X= 60,000 psi)

Capsule Code: X2180-Savannah River Long

US Model #: CVN.CY8
Dimensions Ø0.37 in x 1.49 in
(Ø9.4 mm x 37.8 mm)
Double Encapsulated 304L Stainless Steel
Special Form Certificate USA/0646/S-96
ISO/ANSI Rating C6X545
(X=60,000 psi)

Capsule Code: X9064-Savannah River Short

US Model #: CVN.CY14
Dimensions Ø0.37 in x 0.98 in
(Ø9.4 mm x 25.0 mm)
Double Encapsulated 304L Stainless Steel
Special Form Certificate USA/0619/S-96
ISO/ANSI Rating C6X544
(X= 60,000 psi)

Capsule Code: X1

US Model #: CVN.CY2
Dimensions Ø0.31 in x 0.40 in
(Ø7.8 mm x 10.0 mm)
Double Encapsulated 304L Stainless Steel
Special Form Certificate USA/0632/S-96
ISO/ANSI Rating C66545

Capsule Code: XN146

US Model #: CVN.CY11
Dimensions Ø0.24 in x 0.28 in
(Ø6.1 mm x 7.2 mm)
Double Encapsulated 304L Stainless Steel
Special Form Certificate USA/0619/S-96
ISO/ANSI Rating C66444

Worldwide Cf-252 Delivery

 

QSA Global, Inc. provides many options for loading and shipping Cf-252 neutron sources worldwide, including:

  • We will ship your Cf-252 sealed sources in our Type A transport containers. Our large variety of containers allows us to handle any amount of sources, including bulk shipments. You can return our source container to us, rent it for up to 60 days, or purchase it for continual use.
  • You can ship your empty Type A source containers to us. We will fill your container with your new Cf-252 sealed sources and send the container back to you.

  • We can drop-ship your Cf-252 sealed sources directly to your customers to save you time and logistics costs. When we drop-ship sources to your customers, our regulatory support team works with your customers to complete all required paperwork to transport the gauges to your customers successfully. We can also arrange clearance at US destination ports to help prevent transport delays when shipping internationally.

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.