Obtaining H-3, Pm-147 and other radioisotopes
RC Tritec AG works closely with the world's leading isotope suppliers. You can obtain a wide range of different radioactive isotopes from us. The following isotopes are normally available from stock:
Beta-emitting radioisotopes
| Isotop / mass | Tritium H-3 | Carbon C-14 | Promethium Pm-147 | Thallium Tl-204 |
| Chemical form | Gas | BaCO3 14-CO2 | Pm chloride | nitrate sol. Tl(NO3)3 |
| Type of radiation | β- (100%) | β- (100%) | β- (100%) | β- (100%) |
| Energy keV (Max) | 18 | 159 | 225 | 763 |
| Energy keV (Avg) | 5.7 | 49.5 | 62 | 244 |
| Half life | 12.35 y | 5760 y | 2.6 y | 3.78 y |
| Chemical purity | > 98% | > 99% | on request | on request |
| Specific activity | 2.57 Ci/ml | > 56 mCi/mmol | 500-700 Ci/g (oxide) | on to 30 Ci/g |
Tritium (H-3) gas
Chemical form:
H-3 gas, carrier-free, normally in 99% pure form
RC Tritec supplies tritium gas from selected international production facilities. We are an official partner and distributor of OPG (Ontario Power Generation) in Canada.
Tritium gas is typically absorbed and supplied on uranium beds (U-beds) and can only be delivered subject to a so-called end-user statement. Alternative container options are available upon request.
Carbon-14 (C-14)
Chemical form:
BaCO3 (solid) > 56 mCi/mmol; 281 mCi/g
14-CO2 gas adsorbed on a stainless steel trap with a specific activity of 57 mCi/mmol
Loading and unloading (typically 1Ci/trap) can be carried out directly with our C-14 handling system.
Promethium-147 (Pm-147)
Chemical forms:
Pm-chloride solution in HCl (liquid), 0.1 - 10 Ci/ml
Other isotopes
If you are looking for other isotopes, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to support you in your search for your isotope.
Do you have questions about radioactive isotopes or would you like to learn more about our services? We look forward to hearing from you.
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