Table 3.4: Representative Dose Rates from a MOX Fuel Element with 4.3 wt% PuO
| Radiation Type | At Contact | At 1 m Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gamma | ~500 Sv/h | ~5 Sv/h |
| Neutron | ~100 Sv/h | ~2 Sv/h |
| Total | ~600 Sv/h | ~7 Sv/h |
(Source: IAEA Technical Report 305, 1989, p73)
Note that these dose rates are ~30 times higher than the ~20 Sv/h surface dose rate from a fresh UO fuel element.