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Alpha calibration source
ORTEC Am-1C — ²⁴¹Am.
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Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-16
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.
| Radionuclide | ²⁴¹Am1 |
|---|---|
| Nominal activity | 0.1 µCi1 |
| Calibration | Within 1 % of absolute disintegration rate1 |
| Main alpha energy | 5.486 MeV (85 %)1 |
| Nominal active diameter | 3 mm1 |
| Substrate | Platinum, 0.127 mm thick; 12.7 mm diameter1 |
| Equivalent source thickness | <8 keV1 |
| Holder | Stainless steel, 6.35 mm thick; 17.46 mm outside diameter1 |
The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.
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.
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