Co-60
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I recently acquired a 1µCi Cobalt-60 (Co-60) source from Spectrum Techniques, and it got me thinking about the fascinating journey and diverse applications of this remarkable isotope. In this post,…
2024
I-131
Analysis of Iodine-131 Sample I recently received a sample of the isotope I-131. At the time of my initial tests, the sample had an activity of approximately 450 kBq. The…
DIY Geiger clicker: a simple radiation detection project
This project stems from my desire to create a Geiger clicker using salvaged materials. Unlike a Geiger counter, which measures the intensity of beta and/or gamma radiation, a Geiger clicker…