Radioactive Source Americium Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in Africa
Product Code : DA-AAN-11397
Quick Answer: The Radioactive Source Americium holds 5 µCi of americium-241 (nominal activity 185 kBq, tolerance ± 50%) in a silver-palladium disc. The disc transmits a substantial proportion of the alpha particles, with a small amount of low-energy gamma emission.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- 5 µCi of americium-241
- Nominal activity 185 kBq, tolerance ± 50%
- Americium-241 incorporated in a silver-palladium disc
- Transmits a substantial proportion of the alpha particles
- Small amount of low-energy gamma emission
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Isotope | Americium-241 |
| Activity | 5 µCi |
| Nominal activity | 185 kBq |
| Tolerance | ± 50% |
| Source form | Silver-palladium disc |
About This Product
This is an americium-241 source for radioactivity experiments that need alpha particles. The silver-palladium disc lets a substantial proportion of the alpha particles through, together with a small amount of low-energy gamma emission. Its 5 µCi activity corresponds to a nominal 185 kBq, within a tolerance of ± 50%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the activity of the Radioactive Source Americium?
5 µCi, which is a nominal activity of 185 kBq with a tolerance of ± 50%.
Q2. What radiation does it emit?
The silver-palladium disc transmits a substantial proportion of the alpha particles from the americium-241, plus a small amount of low-energy gamma emission.
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For a quotation on the Radioactive Source Americium, contact Didactic Africa.
