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Check Source for Geiger Counter, 1.1g Thorium Dioxide Radioactive Test Sample
$ 4.87
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Description
Check Source for Geiger Counter, 1100mg Thorium (III) Oxide Compound Impregnated Acrylic Wafer Radioactive Test SampleAmerican Flag
Condition is New
Shipped with USPS wrapped in an ESD bag and bubble wrap.
Each wafer contains at least 1100mg thorium dioxide compound mixed into an acrylic epoxy wafer.
This item does not glow or scintillate due to decay. 150mg stronium aluminate and 150mg Lit™ Pigment are added to each wafer for UV reactivity and glow effect.
Thorium dioxide emits alpha particles and undergoes (beta and/or gamma decay).
The 1100mg wafer weighs 3.5g and is 2" by 1.2" (50x30mm)and less than 1/4 inch (2.5mm) thick.
When this sample is placed within 1/4 inch of the if the geiger tube as shown in the picture, it will produce a count above 300CPM.
This listing meets the requirements of NRC 10 CFR 40.22
It also meets U.S.P.S domestic shipping requirements for exempt limited quantities of class 7 materials according to --347.22 "are eligible under 49 CFR to be shipped as excepted packages for limited quantities" and --Exhibit 347.22 Activity Limits-- and also --173.435-- Table of A1 and A2 values
Geiger counter is not included