Neutron Activation and Production Hazards
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Which factor needs to be considered when evaluating activation products near accelerator targets?

  • Abundance of the target nuclide
  • Stability of the reaction product
  • Neutron fluence rate
  • Half-life of the activation product (correct)

    • What is a fissile nuclide induced to fission by?

  • Gamma rays
  • Alpha particles
  • Fast neutrons
  • Thermal neutrons (correct)

    • Which nuclides are usually alpha emitters and have odd atomic mass numbers?

  • $Pu-241$
  • $U-233$
  • $Pu-239$
  • $U-238$ (correct)

    • What is the primary hazard associated with tritium production near accelerator targets?

    <p>Internal hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does shielding neutrons involve primarily?

    <p>Slowing and absorbing neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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