Experimental equipment and funding required

In addition to the irradiation facility, special handling tools, a storage place for decay, and a decontamination facility will be required. An important aspect of the complete system is the flux monitoring equipment since this often dictates the quality of the product. 

The funds required will depend on the local capability to fabricate equipment and the equipment already available (e g., self powered neutron detectors, micro-ammeters, activation foils, and a computer). If this equipment is already available, it should be possible to construct an in-core facility locally for under US 5000. 

While it may take a significant neutron flux to be useful for most materials irradiations, almost any reactor can use its fuel while shutdown for gamma irradiations. 

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