Description

Polonium-210 is a radioactive isotope of the element polonium, with the CAS Registry Number 13981-52-7. This high-specific-activity alpha emitter is critical for applications requiring a compact, intense heat or ionization source. It is primarily utilized in specialized industrial and research sectors where its unique nuclear properties provide essential functionality.

Application

• Static Eliminators: Used as an ionizing source to neutralize static charge in manufacturing processes for textiles, paper, plastics, and electronics.
• Heat Sources: Employed in radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) for spacecraft and remote terrestrial applications due to its high power density.
• Neutron Sources: When combined with beryllium, serves as a compact, portable neutron initiator for research and industrial analysis.
• Research & Calibration: Acts as a standard alpha particle source for calibrating radiation detection equipment and in fundamental nuclear physics research.
• Industrial Gauges: Utilized in devices that measure thickness, density, or level of materials through alpha particle absorption.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polonium, Isotope Of Mass 210
CAS No.	13981-52-7
Molecular Formula	210Po
Molecular Weight	209.9829 g/mol
Synonyms	Polonium-210; 210Po; Radium F; Radio-Polonium; Po-210; Polonium, isotope of mass 210; Polonium 210
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Polonium-210 is produced and handled under strict quality assurance protocols to ensure radionuclidic purity and consistent specific activity. All material is accompanied by comprehensive documentation detailing its radioactive content, purity, and traceability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided and compliance with relevant nuclear safety and transportation regulations (IAEA, DOT, IATA) is assured.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially designed container, protected from light and physical damage. Store in a dedicated, secure, and licensed radioactive materials facility with appropriate shielding. Storage conditions must comply with all national and international regulations for the handling of α-emitting radioisotopes.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Metallic solid (typically plated on substrate)
Radionuclidic Identity	210Po
Radionuclidic Purity	> 99.9%
Specific Activity	~166 TBq/g (~4,500 Ci/g)
Half-life	138.376 days
Principal Radiation	Alpha particles (5.304 MeV)

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