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Radioactive source Alpha (Polonium-210)

Stock Code:
2667-005
Unit:
Each
Price:
$291.50 (ex GST)

Description

Radioactive source, ALPHA, Polonium-210, low energy, suitable for classroom use, for study in radioactivity and absorbers.

Some years ago, Americium 235 was the normal Alpha source used in the classroom. This product is now banned from being used as an Alpha source, however it is used in millions of domestic smoke detectors.

**** Polonium-210 has a very short half-life of 135 days ****

NOTE: Approx. 18 months after purchase, the item is useless for experiments. This product is not noramlly stocked in Australia because of that. A better alternative would be the Beta radioactive source as it has a much longer half life and will remain useful for experiments for many years.

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