Used WATKINS-JOHNSON 1500 #9132019 for sale

WATKINS-JOHNSON 1500 (WJ 1500) Reactor is a material testing device used in commercial and academic nuclear research. By simulating radiation exposure in a laboratory setting, the device allows scientists to study the effects of radiation exposures on radiation-sensitive materials. The WJ WATKINS-JOHNSON 1500 Reactor is composed of a set of electrical, chemical, and mechanical components that create a miniature nuclear reactor. It operates on a low-energy level and is designed to replicate the conditions found in a nuclear reactor. The device is comprised of a cylindrical reactor core, two control rods, a magnesium oxide moderator, a coolant, a reflector, and a cooling system. The reactor core consists of enriched uranium oxide in accordance with the design requirements of the WJ 1500. The control rods, which are placed into the core of the reactor, contain neutron absorbers. This helps modulate the neutron flux within the reactor core, allowing researchers to achieve a desired level of exposure without exceeding safety thresholds. The moderator is made from MgO powder packed between metal sheets, and it is responsible for slowing down neutrons allowing fission to take place. Coolant is then injected into the reactor core in order to remove the heat produced by the chain reaction. The reflector, which surrounds the reactor core, is composed of Light Water and is used to trap neutrons and increase the number of fissions. Finally, the cooling system connects to the reactor and a separate heat exchanger, creating a continuous cooling cycle. The WJ WATKINS-JOHNSON 1500 reactor is capable of exposing samples to different levels of radiation, and the reactor can be adjusted in order to reach any requirement. It is also highly safe due to its reliable containment systems, allowing researchers to confidently and safely simulate radiation exposures in the laboratory. The WJ 1500 is an invaluable device for studying materials capable of resisting radiation and is regularly relied upon in the nuclear research fields.