Needle Sources

NRC § 30.18 Exempt quantities (narrative)
NRC § 30.71 Schedule B Exempt Quantity Radionuclide Regulations (Table)
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Needle sources are used to generate a point source of radiation inside cloud chambers for demonstrating alpha and beta radiation tracks. Three different types of isotopes are offered, a pure alpha emitter, a pure beta emitter and a combined alpha /beta emitter.

The sources are constructed by depositing a small, license exempt quantity of radioactive isotope onto the eye of a standard sewing needle which is mounted on a test tube stopper for insertion into the could chamber. The needle and stopper are placed into a test tube for protection during shipping and storage.

Note: When ordering a PB210 needle source for Physics Enterprise Cloud Chamber use the following model number
Model number: NSPB210PE
Description: Pb-210 Needle Source, 0.01uCi with electrode for Physics Enterprise Cloud Chamber

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This is a practical application from Physics Enterprises using Spectrum Techniques' Alpha Needle Sources

NS-Po210

Po-210 Needle. This alpha emitter contains 0.01 microcuries of Polonium-210.

ORDER: NSPO210

NS-Sr90

Sr-90 Needle. A beta emitter containing 0.01 microcuries of Strontium-90.

ORDER: NSSR90

NS-Pb210

Pb-210 Needle. 0.01 microcuries of Lead-210 in equilibrium with its daughters Bi-210 and Po-210, produces a source of both alpha and beta particles.

ORDER: NSPB210

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