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NUCLEAR CONTAINERInformation Presentation
Type A Package
Package used to transport material of a higher concentration than those shipped in industrial packages. These are typically constructed of a harder material with an inner containment vessel surrounded by packing materials.
Designed to resist moderate degrees of heat and cold, reduced air pressure, impact, water spray, penetration, stacking, and vibration, although they are not designed to withstand the forces of all accidents.
Type A packages are only used to transport non life-endangering amounts of radioactive material.
Type A Shipping Packages
When shipping radioactive materials*, you must consider the following:• Size• Shielding Capacity• Shipping Regulations• Certification• Rent or Purchase?• Custom Solutions
*Info compiled primarily from Frontier Technology Corporation (FTC), and specifically pertains to handling and shipping Californium-252
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Size
How much material are you shipping?• The smallest container is usually a 5-gallon drum “pail”• Ranges from 5 gallons to 55 gallons, then custom or
industrial sizes
Shielding Capacity
Protect from the radiation of transported neutron sources. Safety is a priority.• Smallest container (5-gallon) can typically house up to
10µg, then increase up to 110µg for 55-gallon “drum.”• Larger quantities are permissible with custom size or
industrial sized containers.• Effectiveness adjusted
Shipping Regulations
There are laws in place to ensure safety when transporting and handling neutron sources.• International Air Transportation Association• Radioactive White I, II, III• Fissile• Empty
Certification
Companies certified to transport radioactive materials are experts and can be trusted to expertly handle your radioactive sources• RAM Certification• IAEA Certificate of Competent Authority
• Source Identification• Source Description• Radioactive Contents• Quality Assurance
Rent or Purchase?
Will you need to purchase or rent your containers?
Some companies provide options of buying or renting containers.• Frequency of shipping• Economical considerations
Custom Solutions
Depending on your projects and requirements, standard packaging may not suit your needs. Below is a sample of custom Type A shipping containers specifications.
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