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Radioactive Isotope Sources (International)


Radioactive isotopes are drop-shipped from a different location and can not be returned or refunded.

The Shopping Cart may not calculate shipping cost for radioactive isotopes correctly. If so, you will be contacted and charged additional shipping costs before order is processed.

For Domestic and international source orders - Activities of gamma emmitters over 5 to 10 μCi MAY require lead shielding, either LSD1, LSD4, or LSD5. For sources requiring shielding, an LSD1 is automatically added to the shopping cart. We will contact you, if a larger shield is more beneficial based on your total order. Images of the LSD1, LSD4, LSD5 are provided at the bottom of page for reference.

All Radioactive Sources are shipped by EMS. Orders shipping to Canada must be shipped by FedEx only. Please email us other inquiries.

All orders for radioactive materials will be confirmed by a secondary email within 3 business days.

PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENT:

Different countries have varying regulations, and some may require prior approval to import our radioactive sources. Before we can ship, we need the following documents from the customer: a completed Authorization to Import by Purchaser and if required, copy of the import license/permit from the end-user's country.

Failure to provide these documents may result in additional shipping and storage costs, which will be the responsibility of the customer.

In addition to the form above, the form below is also a requirement for any international customers.

END-USER SCREENING REQUIREMENT:

For all end-users with foreign "Ship-To" addresses, we are required to cross-check their information with the "Consolidated Screening List" available via the BIS website. This is to ensure that the customer/end-user is not:

- Located in a restricted country (i.e., on the Nonproliferation Sanction List).

- Listed on the Denied Persons List.

- Debarred and not allowed to order defense articles.

- On the Specially Designated Nationals List.

To proceed with shipping, we need the following document completed: Form BIS-711, Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser.


  • International regulations control the isotope and activity that can be exported and shipped internationally.
Below is a list of Images Scientific Instruments standard Sources and Activities.
These Sources and Activities can be exported and shipped internationally.
We have also provided the maximum activity that can be shipped internationally.
Please be aware of your country's regulations before placing your order.
If your country permits users to receive higher activity sources, you must notify us at time of order.

Radioactive Material Exempt Quantities
 

Isotope Source

Max Domestic(uCi)

NRC Limit - Maximum Activity per Source

 

Max International(Bq)

IAEA Limit - Maximum Activity Per Source(Bq)

Max International(uCi)

IAEA Limit - Maximum Activity Per Source(uCi)
Ba133 10 370000 10
C-14 100 3700000 100
Cd-109 10 370000 10
Co-57 100 999000 27
Co-60 1 37000 1
Cs-137 10 9990 .27
Cr-51 - 3700000 100
Eu-152 1 37000 1
Eu-154 1 37000 1
EU-155 10 370000 10
Fe-55 100 999000 25
Mn-54 10 370000 10
Na-22 10 370000 10
Po-210 0.1 3700 .1
Sr-90 0.1 3700 .1
Tl-204 10 9990 .27
Zn-65 10 370000 10
 


Radioactive Sources


United States (domestic) customers must order from:
Domestic Radioactive Sources Page


 Lead Shielding is automatically added where needed.

Lead Shielded Disc Containers

Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Barium-133
Gamma (γ)
10.7 years
1 uCi
BA-133-1
$89.25
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
5 uCi
BA-133-5
$164.50
N/A
81.0, 276.3, 303.7, 355.9, 383.7
10 uCi
BA-133-10
$235.75






Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Cesium-137
Gamma (γ) & Beta (β)
30.1 years
0.25 uCi
CS-137-0.25
$89.25
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
Multiple Radiation Types: (γ) & (β)
γ: 32, 661.6
β: 511.6, 1173.2






Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Cadmium-109
Gamma (γ)
465 days
1 uCi
CD-109-1
$89.25
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
5 uCi
CD-109-5
$164.50
N/A
88
10 uCi
CD-109-10
$253.75






Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Cobalt-57
Gamma (γ)
271 days
1 uCi
CO-57-1
$89.25
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
5 uCi
CO-57-5
$164.50
Beta (+β) 19 keV
122.1, 136.4
10 uCi
CO-57-10
$253.75
25 uCi
CO-57-25
$327.25






Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Cobalt-60
Gamma (γ)
5.27 years
1 uCi
CO-60-1
$89.25
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
Beta (β) 317.9
γ: 1173.2, 1332.5
β: 317.9






Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Europium-152
Gamma (γ) & Beta (β)
13.516 years
1 uCi
EU-152-1
$164.50
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
N/A







Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Sodium-22
Gamma (γ)
2.6 years
1 uCi
NA-22-1
$89.25
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
5 uCi
NA-22-5
$164.50
Beta (+β) 546 keV
511.0, 1274.5
10 uCi
NA-22-10
$267.75






Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Polonium-210
Alpha (α)
138 days
0.05 uCi
PO-210-0.05
$89.25
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
0.1 uCi
PO-210-0.1
$89.25
N/A
5304.5






Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Strontium-90
Beta (β)
28.5 years
0.1 uCi
SR-90-0.1
$89.25
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
N/A
546






Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Thallium-204
Beta (β-)
3.78 years
0.25 uCi
TL-204-0.25
$89.25
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
N/A
763.7






Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Zinc-65
Gamma (γ) & Beta (β)
244 days
1 uCi
ZN-65-1
$89.25
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
Beta (β)
γ: 1115.6
β: 236.34, 1351.9








Laminated Mylar Window Sources

Laminated Mylar Window Sources
Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Carbon-14
Beta (β)
5730 years
1 uCi
LMW-C14-1
$125.80
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
10 uCi
LMW-C14-10
$283.05
N/A
β156.5






Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Iron-55
X-Ray & K-Beta (β)
2.73 years
10
LMW-FE-55-10
$283.05
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
25 uCi
LMW-FE-55-25
$362.60
N/A
X-ray: 5.9, 6.5
β: 231.4
50 uCi
LMW-FE-55-50
$491.75
100 uCi
LMW-FE-55-100
$789.25






Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Polonium-210
Alpha (α)
138 days
0.1 uCi
LMW-PO-210-0.1
$125.80
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
N/A
5304.5







Source Certificates

Several types of source certificates are available for an additional fee.
All certificates must be ordered at the same time the source is ordered.

Certificate of Origin:
Certifies that the product is manufactured in Oak Ridge Tennessee, Anderson County United States of America.


SC-O - $55.00 
Source Certificate of Origin 


Certificate of Compliance:
Certifies that the source is in compliance with the US NRC and DOT regulation and that the surface has been wipe tested.


SC-Compliance - $25.00 
Source Certificate of Compliance 


Certificate of Calibration:
Certifies that the source has been calibrated, list intensity, emission and uncertainty. (Only available for Gamma sources.)


SC-Calibration - $157.00 
Source Certificate of Calibration 




Radioactive Source Sets


S-7 Source Set

Sample radioactive sources for testing the functionality of a Geiger counter. Safe, uncalibrated solid sealed sources are fabricated by depositing a license exempt quantity of activity in the well of a 1-inch diameter (25mm) by 1/8-inch thick (3mm) plastic disk. After drying, the well is filled with an epoxy material; sealing the radioactivity inside the source. Contains 20% of the stated activity and are routinely compared to calibrated reference standards. Each disk is identified by radio nuclide, amount of activity, serial number and calibration date. The words "Caution - Radioactive Material" appear on the label of each source.

These radioactive sources are dropped shipped from separate location.

*Changes may be made to activity level of some sources dependent upon on whether you live in an EU or UN Country*

* All Radioisotopes International orders are shipped via EMS. Orders going to Canada are shipped FedEx Economy. Call or email for all other services.

RSS2 EU

This set is used for determining the resolving time of GM Counters. It consists of three half discs, two of which contain 0.25 microcuries of Tl-204 plus a third half disc with no activity. The count-rate of each half disc plus the blank (to maintain constant geometry) is measured and then both active half discs are combined for a measurement with high count-rate. The counting loss may now be calculated by adding the rates from each half disc and comparing the result to the count-rate with both halves combined. 		S-6 Source Set

RSS2 EU  - $327.25

RSS3 UN

The S-7-UN contains 3 sources emitting a range of alpha, beta and gamma radiation. This set is ideal for demonstration and introductory nuclear labs covering basic characteristics of radiation.

Includes

  • (1) Co-60, 0.5 μCi (18.5 kBq)
  • (1) Sr-90, 0.1 μCi (3.7 kBq)
  • (1) Po-210, 0.1 μCi (3.7 kBq)
 S-7 Source Set

RSS3 UN- $267.75 

RSS5 EU

The S-9-EU provides a wide range of alpha, beta and gamma emissions making it a popular choice for nuclear science instruction The set contains two beta emitters, two beta/gamma emitters and one alpha source for in-depth studies of radiation.

Includes

  • (1) Po-210 0.1uCi (3.7 kBq)
  • (1) Sr-90 0.1uCi (3.7 kBq)
  • (1) Co-60 1uCi (37 kBq)
  • (1) Tl-204 .25 uCi (9.25 kBq)
  • (1) Cs-137 .25 uCi (9.25 kBq)
 S-9 Source Set

RSS5 EU- $446.25
 
S-10 Source Set

RSS8 EU

Designed for gamma spectroscopy, the S-10 contains eight different gamma emitting isotopes covering the entire energy range from 32 to 1333 keV.
 

RSS8 EU Includes

  • (1) Ba-133 1uCi (37 kBq)
  • (1) Cd-109 1uCi (37 kBq)
  • (1) Co-57 1uCi (37 kBq)
  • (1) Co-60 1uCi (37 kBq)
  • (1) Cs-137 .25uCi (9.25 kBq)
  • (1) Eu-152, 0.5 μCi (18.5 kBq)
  • (1) Na-22 1uCi (37 kBq)
  • Zn-65, 1 μCi (37 kBq)
RSS8 EU- $714.00 

RSS8 UN Includes

  • (1) Ba-133 1uCi (37 kBq)
  • (1) Cd-109 1uCi (37 kBq)
  • (1) Co-57 1uCi (37 kBq)
  • (1) Co-60 1uCi (37 kBq)
  • (1) Cs-137 .1uCi (3.7 kBq)
  • (1) Eu-152, 0.5 μCi (18.5 kBq)
  • (1) Na-22 1uCi (37 kBq)
  • Zn-65, 1 μCi (37 kBq)
RSS8 UN- $714.00 
 

Lead Shielded Disc Source Containers

 
Lead Disc Source Container - 1 disc capacity

LSD1

For 1-2 sources of >5 uCi, the LSD1 Lead Shield simplifies shipping problems and offers ultra-safe storage of sources. Now painted on both sides for safety.
Lead Disc Source Container - 8 disc capacity

LSD4

For 1-8 sources, the LSD4 simplifies both shipment, and storage of your disk sources. Painted on both sides for safety, an entire set of eight sources will fit inside the LSD4

 
Lead Disc Source Container - 20 disc capacity

LSD5

With a wall thickness of 0.5", this LSD5 lead shield container is suitable for higher activity sources. Holds up to 20 1" discs. Outside Dimensions: 3.6" x 2.25", Interior Dimensions: 2.65" X 1.25", 0.5" thick, approximately 4.6 lbs weight, painted exterior.

 


Images of LSD shields are for Reference Only

Lead Pig (Refurbished)

More Radioactive Source Containers HERE

Lead Pig

Plastic shelled lead storage containers for radioactive material, known in the industry as 'Pigs', The internal container is a solid cast lead container fabricated for nuclear material containment. Safely store your uranium ore, radioactive Isotopes, and other radioactive samples. The plastic shell protects you from physically touching lead, which is a toxic metal. Click on "More Pictures" below to see open view of container.

Our Pig includes a laminated label that you can record the contents.
Lead Shielding Guide

More Pictures

Outer Dimensions (approximate)
2.25"(diameter) x 3.5"(height)
Inner Dimensions (approximate)
1.1"(inside diameter) x 2.4"(inside depth)
Weight (approximate): 2 lbs.-1 oz.
Lead Thickness (approximate): 0.25"

LP-01 HW- $60.00

Lead Pig