Alpha, Beta and Gamma Source
Product Code : JA-APE-9399
The Alpha, Beta and Gamma Source (SKU JA-APE-9399) listing covers three radioactive sources for teaching nuclear radiation: polonium-210 as the alpha emitter, strontium-90 as the beta emitter and cobalt-60 as the gamma emitter. Supplied by JaincoLab as plastic discs, these alpha, beta and gamma sources for physics lab work are used with a Geiger-Muller tube and counter to compare the three types of radiation.
Specifications
The alpha source has an open-window construction, with the source material bonded to the surface of a silver foil mounted in the recess of a plastic disc; the beta and gamma sources hold a small quantity of material sealed in plastic with epoxy behind a thin window that transmits beta and gamma emissions. Source activities are confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Alpha, Beta and Gamma Source |
| SKU | JA-APE-9399 |
| Alpha source | Polonium-210 |
| Beta source | Strontium-90 |
| Gamma source | Cobalt-60 |
| Form | Plastic discs |
| Alpha source construction | Open window; source material bonded to a silver foil in the recess of a plastic disc |
| Beta and gamma sources | Small quantity of material sealed in plastic with epoxy; thin window that transmits beta and gamma emissions |
Applications of the alpha, beta and gamma sources
The sources are used in senior-secondary and college radioactivity practicals to compare the penetrating power and absorption of alpha, beta and gamma radiation and to study how the count rate changes with distance and absorber thickness, using a Geiger-Muller counter.
- Comparing the penetrating power of alpha, beta and gamma radiation with absorbers
- Absorption of beta and gamma radiation in different materials and thicknesses
- Variation of count rate with distance from the source
- Radioactivity topics in senior-secondary and B.Sc physics
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the polonium-210 alpha, strontium-90 beta and cobalt-60 gamma sources in plastic disc form; source activities are confirmed on the quotation. Supply is subject to the buyer holding any licence or authorisation that applies to this item in the destination country. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation for the quantity and the delivery destination. Orders from schools, colleges and institutions, including tender enquiries, can be quoted.
Frequently asked questions
Which isotopes are included?
Polonium-210 as the alpha source, strontium-90 as the beta source and cobalt-60 as the gamma source.
In what form are the sources supplied?
As plastic discs. The alpha source has an open window with the material bonded to a silver foil; the beta and gamma sources are sealed in plastic with epoxy behind a thin window.
Is a licence needed?
Supply is subject to the buyer holding any licence or authorisation that applies to this item in the destination country.
Related products
See the full range of atomic physics equipment or all physics lab equipment from JaincoLab.
Request a quote
For a price on the Alpha, Beta and Gamma Source, send the sources required, the quantity and the destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected]. Institutions and contractors buying under a tender can also reach us via the tenders page.
