Philip Harris Radioactive Source - Americium-241 - 5µCi (185 kBq) - Cup Type

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Philip Harris Radioactive Source - Americium-241 - 5µCi (185 kBq) - Cup Type

HE1878903

Product code: HE1878903

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Radioactive Source: Americium-241 - 5µCi (185 kBq) - Cup Type

The active material is enclosed in metal foil fixed in a cylindrical mount provided with a stem of 4mm diameter. The foil is further protected from accidental damage by a wire gauze cap over the open 'window' of the mount. The nature and strength of each source is clearly engraved on its mount and it is also colour coded for identification. Each is supplied in a small lead 'castle' in a suitably labelled MDF storage box (100mm x 75mm x 65mm). A data sheet is enclosed with each.

5µCi (185 kBq) of Americium241 incorporated in a silver-palladium disc which transmits a substantial proportion of the alpha particles and a small amount of low energy gamma emission.

  • Emissions: alpha and gamma 
  • Half-life: 458 years
  • Colour code: Brown

Requirements for purchase:

  • Welsh state schools need a permit from the Welsh Assembly.
  • Scottish schools require approval from the Scottish Government Education Directorate.
  • Schools in Northern Ireland require a DENI permit.
  • State schools in England do not require a Letter of Authorisation
  • Independent schools in England, Wales & Northern Ireland do not require a Letter of Authorisation
  • Unavailable for export outside of the UK
  • Atomic Physics & Radiation
  • Radioactivity

Further Information

Brand
Philip Harris
Curriculum Link
Atomic Physics & Radioactivity
Emissions
Alpha and Gamma
Half Life
458 years
Key Stage Suitability
Key Stage 4+
Product Type
Radioactive Source - Cup Type

Documents

Direct Delivery – up to 17 weeks.

Radioactive Source: Americium-241 - 5µCi (185 kBq) - Cup Type

The active material is enclosed in metal foil fixed in a cylindrical mount provided with a stem of 4mm diameter. The foil is further protected from accidental damage by a wire gauze cap over the open 'window' of the mount. The nature and strength of each source is clearly engraved on its mount and it is also colour coded for identification. Each is supplied in a small lead 'castle' in a suitably labelled MDF storage box (100mm x 75mm x 65mm). A data sheet is enclosed with each.

5µCi (185 kBq) of Americium241 incorporated in a silver-palladium disc which transmits a substantial proportion of the alpha particles and a small amount of low energy gamma emission.

  • Emissions: alpha and gamma 
  • Half-life: 458 years
  • Colour code: Brown

Requirements for purchase:

  • Welsh state schools need a permit from the Welsh Assembly.
  • Scottish schools require approval from the Scottish Government Education Directorate.
  • Schools in Northern Ireland require a DENI permit.
  • State schools in England do not require a Letter of Authorisation
  • Independent schools in England, Wales & Northern Ireland do not require a Letter of Authorisation
  • Unavailable for export outside of the UK
  • Atomic Physics & Radiation
  • Radioactivity

Further Information

Brand
Philip Harris
Curriculum Link
Atomic Physics & Radioactivity
Emissions
Alpha and Gamma
Half Life
458 years
Key Stage Suitability
Key Stage 4+
Product Type
Radioactive Source - Cup Type

Documents

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