Radioactive source Ra-226, 4 kBq

Function and Applications

Sealed radioactive Ra-226 source with an activity of 4 kBq. The radioactive source is securely fixed and protected against contact in a central blind hole of an aluminium cylinder and is supplied in a plastic case serving as a protective container.

Equipment and Technical Data

• Aluminium cylinder: length 85 mm / diameter: 12 mm

• Isotope: Ra-226

• Type: sealed radioactive source

• Types of radiation: α / γ

• Half-life: 1,600 years

• Nominal activity: 4 kBq (uncalibrated)

• Activity tolerance: +25% / -25%

• Exemption limit for Ra-226 according to the German Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV): 10 kBq

• Category according to StrlSchV: source below the exemption limit

Regulations

Approval-free for school/ university use. Local regulations apply.

Regulations

Approval-free for school/ university use. Local regulations apply.