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Calibration sources

Certified gamma and X-ray sources from LEA/Orano – point sources (EGS, EXS) and sources in vegetable, resin, charcoal-filter and paper matrices for calibration and checks of spectrometers and radiation protection instruments. The 12ML01 mixture is available as an EGS point source.

Radiation
Gamma and X-rays1
Source formats
Point sources; vegetable, resin, charcoal-filter and paper matrices1
Use
Calibration and verification of spectrometers and radiation-protection instruments1
Example nuclides, EGS
Co-57, Co-60, Cs-137, Eu-1522

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-16

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Overview

Specifications

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

Detector

RadiationGamma and X-rays1
Example nuclides, EGSCo-57, Co-60, Cs-137, Eu-1522
Standard radionuclides, EXSFe-55 and Cd-1093
Catalog container volumes, EGR15, 50, 250, 450, 500, 1000 or 3000 ml4

Mechanical

Active diameter, standard EGS A/E3 mm2

Environment & ratings

Source formatsPoint sources; vegetable, resin, charcoal-filter and paper matrices1
Matrix, EGRThermosetting resin; sealed source with water-equivalent activity4

General

UseCalibration and verification of spectrometers and radiation-protection instruments1
Catalog activities, EGS A/E4, 40, 400 or 700 kBq, depending on nuclide2
ISO 2919, EGS A/EC111112
ISO 2919, EGS B/VC222122
X-ray flux, catalog EXS B16,000 photons/s over 4π sr3

The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.

Sources

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

  1. 1
    Publisher: LEA / OranoProduct page page heading; product list; Applications Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: LEA / OranoProduct page Radionuclides; EGS A/E; EGS B/V Checked 2026-10-16
  3. 3
    Publisher: LEA / OranoProduct page EXS; EXS B Checked 2026-10-16
  4. 4
    Publisher: LEA / OranoProduct page EGR Checked 2026-10-16
Alfa- och betakällor
Orano LEA

Alfa- och betakällor

Calibration sources

Radiation
Alpha or beta
Source formats
Point sources and wide areas: discs, planchets, rectangles or squares
Use
Calibration of alpha spectrometers and contamination monitors
10 models
Medicinska kalibreringskällor
Orano LEA

Medicinska kalibreringskällor

Medical equipment calibration sources

Source form
Sealed sources
Use
Stability, efficiency and homogeneity checks and calibration
Equipment types
SPECT/PET, dose calibrators, well detectors and radiation-protection instruments
11 referenced values
Gasstandarder
Orano LEA

Gasstandarder

Gas calibration standards

Standard radionuclide
Kr-85
Radionuclides on request
For example Xe-133
Packaging
Glass ampoule or metal cylinder
10 referenced values
Flytande radioaktiva standarder
Orano LEA

Flytande radioaktiva standarder

Liquid calibration standards

Source form
Activity-characterized radioactive solution
Use
Detector calibration, quality control and periodic performance verification
Measurement methods
Gamma spectrometry or liquid scintillation counting
10 referenced values
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