Product Summary
Sources are mounted in 2.5 cm diameter sealed plastic disks.
The sources are USNRC License Exempt (US only). Outside the US, consult local laws and regulations.
- Po-210, 0.1 µCi, 138 days, alpha
- Sr-90, 0.1 µCi, 28.6 years, beta
- Co-60, 1 µCi, 5.27 years, beta and gamma
Radioactive Source Disclaimer
Local, national, and international regulations may restrict the purchase, storage, transport, use or disposal of radioactive sources. Please consult your local regulations to ensure your compliance before you purchase radioactive sources.
- PASCO advertised sources are direct shipped to customers from Spectrum Techniques (www.spectrumtechniques.com). Please review their "Terms and Conditions" page before purchasing.
- Once shipped, purchased sources are "Non-Cancellable" and "Non-Returnable". Radioactive sources cannot be returned under any circumstances including "End of Life" disposal.
- PASCO generally advertised sources are USNRC License Exempt (US only).
- International exempt sources (per the International Atomic Energy Agency) are available for international customers or by request.
Product Specifications
| Po-210 | 0.1 µCi, 138 day half-life, α radiation |
| Sr90 | 0.1 µCi 28.6 year half-life, β radiation |
| Co-60 | 1 µCi, 5.27 year half-life, β, γ radiation |
| Stated Uncertainty | ± 15% |
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Radioactive Sources (Set of 3).
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College • High School / Chemistry • Physics
Students use a Geiger counter to measure the background radiation to calibrate the measurements of radiation source disks. They measure the count through various materials of an alpha, beta, and gamma source. They identify which...
