API 120 Neutron Generator
API 120 Neutron Generator
Thermo Scientific™

API 120 Neutron Generator

Thermo Scientific™ Neutron Generator is compact, portable for elemental analysis.
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151762AAPI 120 Neutron Generator
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Description:
API 120 Neutron Generator
Thermo Scientific™ Neutron Generator is compact, portable for elemental analysis. Inelastic scattering reactions are the basis for elemental imaging using the APl technique.

This product cannot be offered for sale in the foreseeable future due to obsolete components which cannot be obtained. Thermo Fisher Scientific is still able to support existing systems with replacement neutron tubes and most repairs.

Digital electronics aids for easy operations. API 120 Neutron Generator is designed for continuous output, with a built-in alpha detector.
  • Inelastic scattering, Associated particle imaging
  • Typical lifetime: 1,200 hours @ 1 × 107n/s
  • Portable, compact; less than 15kg (33 lb.)
  • Digital electronics for operational flexibility
  • Low power, less than 50w

Includes:

Alpha detector, in the form of a fiber-optic plate coated with scintillator material (either P-47 or ZnO:Ce), top-coated with aluminum; alternatively, customer may specify and procure an alpha detector. For compatibility with our processing, customer-provided detectors cannot contain organic or volatile materials and they need to be able to withstand high temperatures.

Recommended for:

  • Explosive detection
  • Buried land mines
  • Chemical weapons detection
  • UXO analysis
  • Drugs and other illicit materials detection
  • In-Vivo body composition

Note:

API Technique

Inelastic scattering reactions are the basis for elemental imaging using the APl technique. When 14 MeV neutrons are produced by the D-T reaction, an associated 3.5 MeV alpha particle is emitted that is correlated in time and space with the neutron. By detecting the correlated alpha particle, the direction of the associated neutron can be localized in a narrow beam.

Neutrons in the beam interact through prompt inelastic scattering with the elements in the material under investigation and emit gamma rays. A user-supplied time-of-flight system determines the time between the detection of the alpha particle and the recording of the gamma ray by a photon detector such as a Nal scintilator.

Specifications
Configuration DetailsOEM-type
Control Module DetailsIntegral, digital
DescriptionAPI 120 Neutron Generator
Diameter (English) Neutron Module3 in.
Diameter (Metric) Neutron Module7.62 cm
Electronics DetailsRadiation tested to 80000+ hours
Item DescriptionAPI 120 Neutron Generator
Max. Accelerator Voltage90 kV
Max. Beam Current50 µamps
Neutron Energy14 MeV
Neutron Yield2 x 10&sup7; n/s
Operation ModesContinuous only
Power SupplyIntegral
Remote ControlRS-232/RS-422 (Optional)
Safety FeaturesKeylock: on/off Emergency: on/off Normal-open and Normal-closed contacts Pressure switch
Software DetailsOpen Source text or GUI
Subtended Neutron Angle∼60°
Typical Lifetime1200 hours at 1 x 10cn/s
Weight (English)33 lb.
Weight (Metric)15 kg
Unit SizeEach