Radiation Safety Data (radioactive)

This resource will provide useful data on radioisotopes used in industry and research. External dose rates from selected beta and gamma sources, and committed doses from selected internal radioactive emitters will feature.

Radioisotopes used in research Ionactive Radioisotope Safety Data Resource

  • Co-60 (Cobalt-60) Radiation Safety Data

    Published: Aug 21, 2023

    Source: Ionactive Radiation Protection Resource

      Tags:
    • Cobalt-60
    • Co-60
    • Radiation safety data
    • Radioactive
    • Beta emitter
    • High energy gamma emitter
    • Dose Rate
    • Inhalation
    • Ingestion
    • skin contamination
    • Shielding

    Co-60 (Cobalt-60) radiation safety data from Ionactive.

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  • Ni-63 (Nickel-63) Radiation Safety Data

    Published: Aug 21, 2023

    Source: Ionactive Radiation Protection Resource

      Tags:
    • Nickel 63
    • Ni-63
    • Radiation safety data
    • Radioactive
    • Low energy beta emitter
    • Dose Rate
    • Inhalation
    • Ingestion
    • skin contamination
    • Shielding

    Ni-63 (Nickel-63) radiation safety data from Ionactive.

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  • Ga-67 (Gallium-67) Radiation Safety Data

    Published: Aug 21, 2023

    Source: Ionactive Radiation Protection Resource

      Tags:
    • Gallium-68
    • Ga-67
    • Radiation safety data
    • Radioactive
    • Gamma emitter
    • Electron capture
    • Dose Rate
    • Inhalation
    • Ingestion
    • skin contamination
    • Shielding

    Ga-67 (Gallium-67) radiation safety data from Ionactive.

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  • Ga-68 (Gallium-68) Radiation Safety Data

    Published: Aug 21, 2023

    Source: Ionactive Radiation Protection Resource

      Tags:
    • Gallium-68
    • Ga-68
    • Radiation safety data
    • Radioactive
    • Positron emitter
    • Gamma emitter
    • Beta emitter
    • Dose Rate
    • Inhalation
    • Ingestion
    • skin contamination
    • Shielding

    Ga-68 (Gallium-68) radiation safety data from Ionactive.

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  • Se-75 (Selenium-75) Radiation Safety Data

    Published: Aug 21, 2023

    Source: Ionactive Radiation Protection Resource

      Tags:
    • Se-75
    • Selenium-75
    • Radiation safety data
    • Radioactive
    • Gamma emitter
    • Dose Rate
    • Inhalation
    • Ingestion
    • skin contamination
    • Shielding

    Se-75 (Selenium-75) radiation safety data from Ionactive.

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  • Kr-85 (Krypton-85) Radiation Safety Data

    Published: Aug 21, 2023

    Source: Ionactive Radiation Protection Resource

      Tags:
    • Kr-85
    • Krypton-85
    • Radiation safety data
    • Radioactive
    • Beta emitter
    • Gamma emitter
    • Dose Rate
    • Inhalation
    • Ingestion
    • skin contamination
    • Shielding
    • Radioactive gas
    • Bremsstrahlung x-rays
    • Submersion dose rate

    Kr-85 (Krypton-85) radiation safety data from Ionactive.

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The definition of 'safe' is not strictly an engineering term; it's a societal term. Does it mean absolutely no loss of life? Does it mean absolutely no contamination with radiation? What exactly does 'safe' mean?

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