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Radioactive Sources

Radioactive Sources

No NRC license required


All our radioactive isotopes are legal to purchase & own by the general public.

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.


All radioactive source prices include the cost of drop shipment from NRC licensed facility. We do not accept international orders of radioactive material


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Radioactive Sources

Description Activity Half-Life Item# Price
Sodium-22
1uCi
2.6 years
NA-22-S
$79.95
Cobalt-57
1uCi
271 days
CO-57-S
$79.95
Barium-133
1uCi
10.5 years
BA-133-S
$79.95
Manganese-54
1uCi
312 days
MN-54-S
$79.95
Cesium-137
1uCi
30.2 years
CS-137-1
$80.00
Cesium-137
5uCi
30.2 years
CS-137-5
$80.00
Cesium-137
10uCi
30.2 years
CS-137-10
$125.00
Cobalt-60
1uCi
5.27 years
CO-60-S
$79.95
Cadmium-109
1uCi
465 days
CD-109-S
$79.95
Polonium-210
1uCi
138 years
PO-210-S
$79.95
Zinc-65
1uCi
245 days
ZN-65-S
$79.95
Strontium-90
1uCi
29.1 years
SR-90-S
$79.95
Thallium-204
1uCi
3.8 years
TL-204S
$79.95

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Cloud Chamber Needle Sources

Cloud Chamber Needle Sources

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


Click here to see schematic.


The S-11 contains one alpha (< 0.1 µCi, Po-210) and one beta (< 0.1 µCi, Sr-90) needle source 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 µCi



S-11 - $76.00
Needle Source Set

PB-210-N - $74.00
Needle Source Set

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Radioactive Sources

Radioactive Sources

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.


Pb-210 Needle Cloud Chamber Source Contains Pb-210 < 0.01 µCi


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CS-137 - $80.00
Cs-137 Radioactive Source, 5 micro curie (uC) (gamma source)

S-7 - $182.00
Set of Radioactive Sources: Po-210, .1 uC (alpha); Sr-90, .1 uC (beta); Co-60, 1 uC (gamma)

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Uranium Ore

Uranium Ore

Radioactive uranium ore sample.


Useful for testing Geiger Counters.
License exempt.
Uranium ore sample sizes vary.
Shipped in labeled metal container as shown.


Each radioactive ore sample is measured with A GCA-04W Digital Geiger Counter. Activity of alpha, beta and gamma in Counts Per Minute (CPM) is provided along with measurement certification. 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.


Shipping Information:


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.

Uranium Ore        UR-01 - $32.95

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