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Radioactive Sources (Domestic USA)


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 Radioisotope & Uranium Ore orders are shipped via USPS.
For Expedited Shipping, please contact us for pricing.

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


License Free

Radioactive Sources 1


All our radioactive isotopes and sources are legal to purchase and own by the general public. See NRC Regulations.


Sample radioactive sources are for testing the functionality of a Geiger counter and for performing experiments involving radioactivity.

These are safe, uncalibrated solid sealed sources. They are fabricated by depositing a license exempt quantity of radioactive material in the well of a 1-inch diameter (25mm) by 1/8-inch thick (3mm) plastic disk. The well is filled with an epoxy sealing the radioactive material 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, and production date (month/year). The words "Caution - Radioactive Material" appear on the label of each source.



Radioactive Sources

* Shielding is automatically added for Radioactive isotopes where required. *

International customers must order from:
International Radioactive Sources Page


Description
Primary Radiation Type
Half-Life
Activity
Item#
Price
Barium-133
Gamma (γ)
10.7 years
0.1 uCi
BA-133-0.1
$89.25
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
0.5 uCi
CS-137-0.5
$89.25
Multiple Radiation Types: (γ) & (β)
γ: 32, 661.6
β: 511.6, 1173.2
1 uCi
CS-137-1
$89.25
5 uCi
CS-137-5
$164.50
10 uCi
CS-137-10
$267.75






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
50 uCi
CO-57-50
$476.00
100 uCi
CO-57-100
$773.50






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
Tin-113
Beta (β)
115 days
1 uCi
SN-113-1
$89.25
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
Gamma (γ)
644, 31






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
1 uCi
TL-204-1
$89.25
Secondary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
5 uCi
TL-204-5
$164.50
 
N/A
763.7
10 uCi
TL-204-10
$253.75






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 



Alpha Particle Radioactive Source


Description Activity Half-Life Item# Price
Polonium-210
250 uCi
138 days
PO-210-250
$191.95
500 uCi
138 days
PO-210-500
$286.95
Primary Radiation Type
Energies KeV
Secondary Radiation Type(s)
Alpha (a)
5304.5
N/A

Polonium 210 250 uCi bottomPolonium 210 500 uCi bottom

250 uCi Alpha Source 500 uCi Alpha Source


Alpha Particle Source Information

* NY and CA residents are responsible for sales tax on this item, you will be contacted for charge.
* Not available for export


PO-210-250 - $191.95 
Polonium-210 250 uCi Source 

PO-210-500 - $286.95 
Polonium-210 500 uCi Source 


Cloud Chamber/Spinthariscope Needle Sources


Cloud Chamber Needle Sources

These sources are used for viewing radioactive particle trails in a cloud chamber or spinthariscopes.


The needle sources are mounted in stoppers. The activity is deposited on the ends of the needles. Rubber stoppers fit into the ends of plastic test tubes for safe, convenient storage.


PB-210 Needle Cloud Chamber Source Contains Pb-210 < 0.01 uCi Lead-210 Needle Source Emits both Alpha and Beta radiation for a variety of experiments. Long half-life of over 20 years.


PO-210 Needle Cloud Chamber Source Contains Polonium-210 (< 0.01 uCi, Po-210) Needle Source Emits strong Alpha radiation (particles) and produces thick condensation trails.


SR-90 Needle Cloud Chamber Source Contains (< 0.01 uCi, Sr-90) Needle Source Emits strong beta radiation.

* All Radioisotope & Uranium Ore International orders are shipped via EMS. Except orders going to Canada, which are shipped FedEx Economy. Call or email for pricing.

*Shipping Prices are for ground shipments only. Call or email for all other services.


NS-PB-210 - $67.95 
NS-PO-210 - $67.95 
NS-SR-90 - $67.95 




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.

* International customers must order from: International Radioactive Sources Page *Shipping Prices are for ground shipments only. Call or email for all other services.

RSS2

This set is used for determining the resolving time of GM Counters. It consists of three half discs, two of which contain 5 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 - $327.25

RSS3

The S-7 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) Po-210 0.1uCi
  • (1) Sr-90 0.1uCi
  • (1) Co-60 1uCi
 S-7 Source Set

RSS3 - $267.75 

RSS5

The S-9 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
  • (1) Sr-90 0.1uCi
  • (1) Co-60 1uCi
  • (1) Tl-204 1uCi
  • (1) Cs-137 5uCi
 S-9 Source Set

RSS5 - $521.50 

RSS8

Designed for gamma spectroscopy, the S-10 contains eight different gamma emitting isotopes covering the entire energy range from 32 to 1333 keV. Also included in the set is a mixed source of Cs-137 and Zn-65 which students may use to identify an unknown isotope.

Includes

  • (1) Ba-133 1uCi
  • (1) Cd-109 1uCi
  • (1) Co-57 1uCi
  • (1) Co-60 1uCi
  • (1) Cs-137 1uCi
  • (1) Mn-54 1uCi
  • (1) Na-22 1uCi
  • (1) Cs/Zn mixed source
    (0.5uCi Cs-137 & 1uCi Zn-65)
 RSS8 Source Set

RSS8 - $714.00

Uranium Ore

Uranium Ore

Useful for testing Geiger Counters.
License exempt.
Uranium ore sample sizes vary.
Shipped in labeled metal container as shown.
Container size approximately 1-3/4" height 2-1/2" diameter.

Uranium ore samples may contain one or more several other minerals such as
Tyuyamunite (green/yellow)
Uraninite (Black ,Crystalline)
Pitchblade (Black)
Carnotite (Green/Yellow, Lemon-Yellow)
Uranophane (Bright Yellow) and/or Gummite (Orange-Brown)


Each uranium ore specimen is radioactive and measured with a NRC certified GCA-07W Digital Geiger Counter. Activity of alpha, beta and gamma in Counts Per Minute (CPM) is provided along with measurement certification. Uranium Ore samples typically have one area that is more radioactive than other areas. Measurement of radioactivity is taken from the most radioactive portion of the sample. CPM is total radiation read from sample.


Shipping Information:


*Shipping Only Available Within The Contiguous United States

We are always in compliance with Section 13 from part 40 of the NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission rules and regulations and Postal Service regulations specified in 49 CFR 173.421 for activity limits of low level radioactive materials. Item will be shipped in accordance with Postal Service activity limits specified in Publication 52.


Radioactive minerals are for educational and scientific use only.


Sale of uranium ore is in compliance with all U.S. Federal regulations (Part 40) and NY State Regulations (10 NYCRR Part 16 and 12 NYCRR Part 38) as defined under Appendix A exemptions.



UR-01 - $49.95 Uranium Ore (300 CPM - 1,500 CPM)
UR-02 - $84.95 Uranium Ore (1,500 CPM - 3,000 CPM)
UR-03 - $134.95 Uranium Ore (High - Over 3,000 CPM)
UR-04 - $189.95 Uranium Ore (Extra-High over 5,000 CPM)

Make Selection Of Uranium Ore




Lead Shielded Disc Source Containers

Images of LSD shields are for Reference Only
 
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


LSD-5 - Lead Pig

The LSD-5 Lead Shield is cast lead used to enclose our one-inch diameter disks.

Specifications:

  • Exterior Dimensions: 2.25” x 3.6”
  • Interior Dimensions: 1.25” x 2.65”
  • Wall Thickness: 0.5”
  • Weight: 4.7 lbs (2.13 kilograms)

The exterior is painted and placed within a vinyl cap.

LSD5 Lead Pig
LSD-5 - $90.00

New Lead Pig with Vinyl Shell

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 - $30.00

Lead Pig