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Spectrometric station with 16 NaI(Tl) for waste characterisation

Rugged spectrometric station for analysing waste when the fine spectroscopy of HPGe systems is not needed. Sixteen collimated NaI(Tl) detectors in two arrays on each side each measure their own sub-section of the container, revealing inhomogeneities and hot spots, and the measurement starts automatically when the container is placed on the scale. Dimensions and number of detectors can be adapted.

Detector type
16 NaI(Tl) 3 × 3 in crystals with PMT and MCA, eight on each side in two arrays2
Datasheet

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-17

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Overview

Key features

  • Efficient alternative to HPGe-based systems
  • Geometry database and release-limit calculation
  • Built to withstand heavy equipment and accidental bumps

Specifications

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

Detector

Detector type16 NaI(Tl) 3 × 3 in crystals with PMT and MCA, eight on each side in two arrays2

Performance

Energy resolution at 662 keV<7.5% (¹³⁷Cs)2

Software & data

SoftwareMeasurement starts when the container is placed on the scale; efficiency curves, specific activity (Bq/g), geometry database, customisable release limits and reports, non-gamma emitters via scaling factors2

Mechanical

Maximum container sizeUp to 100 × 100 × 200 cm (W × H × D), max. 2 m³2
DimensionsMax. 202 × 150 × 360 cm (W × H × D)2

General

UseSpectrometric analysis of waste where the fine spectroscopy of HPGe-based systems is not needed1
Lead shielding5 cm lead per detector, also defining the field of view (collimation)2
MDA0.04 Bq/g for ¹³⁷Cs in 15 min (300 kg of material, density 1 g/cm³)2
ScalePlatform 150 × 250 cm, max. payload 6,000 kg, resolution 1 kg2

The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.

Documents

Sources

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

  1. 1
    Publisher: ELSE NUCLEARProduct page Product page Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: ELSE NUCLEARDatasheet p. 2, Technical Specifications; p. 1; p. 2, Technical Specifications; p. 1; p. 2 Checked 2026-10-16
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Energy range
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Energy resolution at 1.33 MeV
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Relative efficiency
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Energy range
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Energy resolution at 1.33 MeV
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Relative efficiency
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13 referenced values
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Active area
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Energy range
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Detector type
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Energy range
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Weight
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14 referenced values
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