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Ra-226 radium source for Wilson chamber

LD 559596
Ra-226 radium source for Wilson chamber
  8  Ra-226 radium source for Wilson chamber

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Description

Sealed radioactive source with no permit requirement on a needle for fitting inside Wilson cloud chamber of Schnurholz design (559 57). Also suitable for introductory experiments with the Geiger counter (546 282) and counter tubes (559 00/01). * According to German legislation (StrlSchV) it is generally not necessary to obtain a specific permit when handling authorised samples, as long as the total activity, as calculated by the stipulated summation formula, does not exceed the authorised limit. Educational establishments should consult with the responsible authorities as to whether additional regulations need to be observed.

Technical data

  • Activity: 5 kBq (+30% / -30%)
  • Isotope: Ra-226
  • Radiation: α, β, γ
  • Protected from contact in hollow cylinder, mounted on a needle
  • Total length of sample: 3 cm
  • Container, glass with stopper, 5 cm x 4.5 cm Ø

Related Documents

PDF (Instruction Sheet) PDF (Instruction Sheet) [559 596] Ra-226 radium source for Wilson chamber
PDF (Experiment description) PDF (Experiment description) P6.5.1.1 Demonstrating the tracks of a particles in a Wilson cloud chamber
PDF (Experiment description) PDF (Experiment description) D6.1.1.2 Detecting alpha radiation
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