Californium-252 in Oil and Gas Well Logging Applications

Scientists at the University of California Radiation Laboratory
in Berkeley discovered this element in 1950, and since then californium-252 has been applied towards nuclear fission initiation in nuclear reactors, material scanning (such as PGNAA in coal and cement), and more.

In addition to these, californium-252 is very useful in analyzing geological factors at oil well logging and borehole sites. As an ideal neutron emissions source, Cf-252 can help geologists analyze boreholes and create specific plans for safely and efficiently drilling the area.

  • How Cf-252 saves a significant amount of time during well logging processes, streamlining and making them instantaneous
  • The power of Cf-252 as a data source, providing detailed insights about rock characteristics, potential liquid presence, and borehole dimensional properties
  • Additional advantages for well logging applications that are unique to Cf-252, and how FTC is able to customize these neutron sources to your equipment and requirements 

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