Description

Radium Bromide is an inorganic salt of the radioactive element radium, primarily used as a source of alpha particles and gamma radiation. Its controlled radioactive properties make it a critical material for specialized industrial and research applications where precise radiation sources are required. This compound is essential for sectors including nuclear research, industrial radiography, and the calibration of radiation detection equipment.

Application

• Industrial Radiography: Used as a sealed source for non-destructive testing (NDT) to inspect welds, castings, and structural components for flaws.
• Scientific Research: Serves as a reference and calibration source for gamma spectroscopy and other radiation detection instruments in laboratory settings.
• Educational Purposes: Employed in controlled environments for demonstrating principles of radioactivity and radiation physics.
• Historical Replication: Used in the reproduction of historical luminous paints for instrument dials and markers in restoration projects, under strict regulatory oversight.
• Medical Research (Historical): While largely obsolete, it has historical significance in early cancer treatment research and serves as a subject for historical and methodological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Radium Bromide
CAS No.	10031-23-9
Molecular Formula	RaBr2
Molecular Weight	385.82 g/mol
Synonyms	Radium dibromide; Radium(II) bromide; Radium bromide (RaBr2); Radium bromide, anhydrous
EINECS	233-085-6

Quality Control

Our Radium Bromide is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols in compliance with global nuclear material regulations. Each batch is rigorously tested for isotopic purity, specific activity, and radionuclidic purity using advanced spectrometry techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results, including gamma spectrum analysis, is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and regulatory compliance.

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 storage area must maintain low humidity. Strict adherence to national and international regulations for the storage of radioactive substances (e.g., IAEA, NRC) is mandatory.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (RaBr2)	≥ 98.0 %
Specific Activity	To be specified per batch
Radionuclidic Purity	≥ 99.0 % (by gamma spectrometry)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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