Caesium 137 Isogenerator
Product Code : JA-APE-9400
The Caesium 137 Isogenerator (SKU JA-APE-9400) is a caesium-137/barium-137m isotope generator supplied by JaincoLab for radioactivity teaching in schools and universities. It is used to demonstrate the properties of radioactive decay: a short-lived barium-137m sample is obtained from the generator and its activity is followed over time. As a Cs-137/Ba-137m isotope generator for half-life experiments it lets a class record a complete decay curve within one practical session.
Specifications
The listing identifies the item as a Cs-137/Ba-137m isotope generator for demonstrating radioactive decay; source activity, dimensions, eluting solution and accessories are not part of the listed data and are confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Caesium 137 Isogenerator |
| SKU | JA-APE-9400 |
| Type | Isotope generator |
| Parent isotope | Caesium-137 (Cs-137) |
| Daughter isotope | Barium-137m (Ba-137m) |
| Use | Demonstrating the properties of radioactive decay in schools and universities |
Applications of the Cs-137/Ba-137m isotope generator
In radioactivity practicals the generator provides a fresh, short-lived Ba-137m sample whose count rate is recorded with a Geiger-Muller counter at regular intervals, so that students can plot a decay curve and find the half-life.
- Measuring the half-life of Ba-137m from a decay curve
- Demonstrating the random nature and exponential law of radioactive decay
- Parent and daughter isotopes (Cs-137 and Ba-137m) in nuclear physics lessons
- Radioactivity practicals in senior-secondary, B.Sc and university courses
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the Caesium 137 Isogenerator; source activity and any eluting solution or accessories 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, universities and institutions, including tender enquiries, can be quoted.
Frequently asked questions
What does the isogenerator demonstrate?
The properties of radioactive decay, using the Cs-137/Ba-137m parent and daughter pair in school and university practicals.
What is measured in a typical practical?
The count rate of the short-lived Ba-137m sample at regular intervals, from which a decay curve is plotted and the half-life found.
Is a licence needed?
Supply is subject to the buyer holding any licence or authorisation that applies to this item in the destination country.
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Request a quote
For a price on the Caesium 137 Isogenerator, send the quantity and the destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected]. For tender or project supply, see our tenders page.
