Description

Nickel-63 (Ni-63) is a radioactive isotope of nickel with unique properties that make it invaluable for specialized industrial and research applications. Its primary value lies in its use as a pure β-particle emitter, offering a consistent and controllable electron source. This product is essential for manufacturers and researchers in sectors requiring precise radiation sources, such as electron capture detectors and thickness gauges. We supply high-purity Nickel63 CAS NO 13981-37-8 to meet the stringent demands of advanced technological and analytical systems.

Application

• Electron Capture Detectors (ECD): Serves as a critical ionization source in gas chromatographs for detecting electronegative compounds like halogenated pesticides and environmental pollutants.
• Thickness and Density Gauges: Used in non-destructive testing and process control within manufacturing lines for paper, plastics, and metals.
• Static Eliminators: Incorporated into devices that neutralize static charge in sensitive electronics manufacturing and photographic processing.
• Research and Calibration: Provides a standardized beta source for nuclear physics research, instrument calibration, and educational demonstrations.
• Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs): Potential use in long-life, low-power micro-batteries for medical implants and space probes due to its long half-life.
• Chemical Analysis: Utilized as a tracer in metallurgical studies and chemical reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel-63
CAS No.	13981-37-8
Molecular Formula	63Ni
Molecular Weight	62.92967 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel-63; Ni-63; 63Ni; Nickel 63; Radioactive Nickel; Nickel, isotope of mass 63; Nickel63; β-Nickel
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Nickel-63 is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure radionuclidic purity and specific activity meet exact customer requirements. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing activity concentration, radionuclidic purity, and chemical form. We adhere to relevant radiation safety and material handling standards to guarantee product integrity and traceability from production to delivery.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a designated, secure, and appropriately shielded area in compliance with all local, national, and international regulations for radioactive materials. Maintain at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated facility. Access must be restricted to authorized personnel only.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (Form)	Solid (Metal foil/deposit) or in solution as specified
Radionuclidic Identity	63Ni
Radionuclidic Purity	> 99% (by gamma spectroscopy)
Specific Activity	Customizable (mCi/mg or GBq/mg)
Chemical Purity (Ni basis)	> 99.9%
Carrier Content	Defined per order
Chemical Form	Nickel metal, Nickel chloride, or other as requested

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