NSUF - Nuclear Science User Facilities

Advanced Test Reactor Radioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory (RACL )

Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho


NEID Facility Details

Institution Name
Idaho National Laboratory
Name
Advanced Test Reactor Radioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory (RACL )
Building
TRA-1627
Primary Facility Type
Radiochemistry
Secondary Facility Type
Low Activity Lab
Tertiary Facility Type
Sample Preparation
Core Functions
The primary mission for RACL is mission support to the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) and associated research. We do this through a broad range of isotopic and elemental analyses on radioactive samples. Sample types include liquids and solids. The work we perform supports ATR operations, INL research and development across various divisions and characterization of environmental compliance samples.
Unique Functions
RACL has capability to do digestions and high temperature fusions (sodium peroxide, lithium metaborate) on multiple sample matrices. We are set up to do isotopic speciation through column chromatography, precipitation separation and liquid-liquid aqueous-solvent separations.
Hotwork Facilities
No Hotwork Facilities Defined
Support Equipment
No Support Equipment Defined
Radiological Limit
<1R/hr @ 30cm
Materials Allowed
alpha/beta/gamma
Sample Encapsulation
No Sample Encapsulation Defined
Atmosphere
No Atmosphere Defined
Commissioning Date
2005
Recent Upgrade
No Recent Upgrade Defined
RAM License
Department of Energy
License End Date
2099
Docket Number
No Docket Number Defined
User Facility
No
GAIN Partner
No
NSUF Partner
Yes
NE Use Percentage
100
Utilization Hours
4x10
Number Of Users
No Number Of Users Defined
Number Of Staff
4
Point Of Contact
Richard Duane Ball
User Org URL
https://eest.inl.gov/chemical-and-radiation-measurments/SitePages/Home.aspx
Date Of Data
January 15, 2024 14:53 PM

About Us

The Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) is the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy's only designated nuclear energy user facility. Through peer-reviewed proposal processes, the NSUF provides researchers access to neutron, ion, and gamma irradiations, post-irradiation examination and beamline capabilities at Idaho National Laboratory and a diverse mix of university, national laboratory and industry partner institutions.

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