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Alpha Source, Polonium-210

Radioactive Sources
Radioactive Sources
Item #: AP8794 

Price: $161.95

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Use these radioactive sources to compare different types of radiation. The isotope name, type of radiation, activity in microcuries and half life is written on each sealed disc.

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This item can only be shipped to schools, museums and science centers

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Item# AP8795 AP8797 AP8794 AP8796
Type Cobalt-60 Thallium-204 Polonium-210 Set of Three Sources
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Product Details

Completely safe for use in the science laboratory! Each source is mounted in a one-inch diameter sealed disc and is completely safe for student use. Three radioactive sources are available: Alpha, Beta and Gamma. Perfect for showing the different properties of all types of radiation. For instance, students will be able to see that alpha particles can be blocked very easily yet gamma rays are nearly impossible to block. The isotope name, type of radiation, activity in microcuries and half life are written on each sealed disc.

You may purchase three types of radioactive sources separately.

Nuclide Activity Half Life  Type of Radiation
Polonium-210 0.1 μCi 138 days Alpha
Thallium-204 1.0 μCi 3.78 years Beta
Cobalt-60 1.0 μCi 5.27 years Gamma
Strontium-90 0.1 μCi 28.6 years Beta

Specifications

Type of Radition: Alpha
Activity: 0.1 μCi
Half Life: 138 days