Description

Radium Chloride is an inorganic salt of the radioactive element radium, primarily known for its historical and specialized scientific applications. Its unique radioactive properties make it a critical material for research in nuclear physics, radiation chemistry, and as a calibration source for radiation detection equipment. This compound is essential for specialized industrial and academic laboratories focused on radiation studies, legacy source manufacturing, and specific luminescent applications.

Application

• Radiation Source Calibration: Used as a reference and calibration standard for gamma spectrometers, dosimeters, and other radiation detection devices.
• Scientific Research: Serves as a key reagent in nuclear physics experiments and studies of alpha particle emission and decay chains.
• Historical Luminescent Compounds: Employed in the production of specialized, historically significant luminous paints for instrument dials (subject to strict regulatory control).
• Industrial Radiography: Acts as a neutron source when mixed with beryllium for specific non-destructive testing applications.
• Medical Research: Utilized in limited historical or experimental contexts for radiation therapy research (largely superseded by safer isotopes).
• Educational Reference: Provides a tangible source for advanced educational demonstrations in radioactivity and nuclear chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Radium Chloride
CAS No.	10025-66-8
Molecular Formula	RaCl2
Molecular Weight	296.91 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Radium dichloride; Radium(II) chloride; Radium chloride (RaCl2); Radium-226 chloride
EINECS	233-035-7

Quality Control

Every batch of Radium Chloride is produced and handled under stringent, controlled conditions to ensure consistency and traceability. Quality is verified through rigorous analytical testing, including radiometric purity assessment and specific activity measurement. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing radionuclidic purity, chemical purity, and activity concentration is provided with each shipment to ensure compliance with research and industrial standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a dedicated, secure, and properly shielded radioactive materials facility at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept in a dry environment. Strict adherence to all local, national, and international regulations for the storage and handling of radioactive materials is mandatory.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (RaCl2)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Activity	Approx. 1.0 Ci/g (Radium-226) - Custom activities available
Radionuclidic Purity (Ra-226)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.