PICTORIS :: NEUTRON RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM
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The Pictoris is a powerful neutron radiography system that can be installed in your facility - allowing you to examine what you want, when you want, without sending sensitive components off-site.
Powered by the nGen®-800 neutron generator, the Pictoris will close the gap in your non-destructive testing and evaluation routine. Thermal to fast neutron spectrum available. Related services include: Onsite setup and training for Pictoris and detectors, radiation shielding design, performance consulting, periodic maintenance and field support. Contact Starfire for a quote or more information.
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MORE ABOUT NEUTRON RADIOGRAPHY
Neutron radiography is a proven technique of non-destructive testing and evaluation (NDT/NDE) that can resolve defects traditional methods can't see.
Unlike x-rays, neutron radiography can take an image of low-density materials through metals or other dense materials.
Unlike x-rays, neutron radiography can take an image of low-density materials through metals or other dense materials.
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Features Suited to Neutron Radiography Detection
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Example Applications
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THERMAL AND FAST NEUTRON RADIOGRAPHY
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Thermal Neutron Radiography
Thermal neutron radiography is used to inspect the internal features of an object. Neutrons interact with the nucleus of materials and have strong interaction with organic materials such as carbon and hydrogen. Lead and steel have comparatively weak interactions with the neutrons, so neutron radiography is excellent for imaging organic material sealed inside of a metal casing.
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Fast Neutron Radiography
Fast neutron radiography has the same benefits of inspecting internal features of parts as thermal neutron radiography, however fast neutrons have a much higher penetration depth than thermal neutrons. For parts containing hydrogenous materials with thicknesses greater than 2", thermal neutrons will have scattered too much to make a useful image. Starfire has developed a novel image intensifier that is sensitive to fast neutrons while thermal neutrons have little to no impact on the image.
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