Description

Krypton-85 is a radioactive isotope of the noble gas krypton, identified by CAS No. 13983-27-2. This radioisotope is valued for its consistent beta emission and gamma radiation, making it a critical tracer and source in industrial and scientific applications. It is primarily utilized by the nuclear, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors for leak detection, thickness gauging, and as a component in specialized lighting and ionization sources.

Application

• Leak Detection and Tracer Studies: Used to detect minute leaks in sealed systems, such as aircraft components, pipelines, and semiconductor fabrication equipment.
• Thickness Gauging: Employed in continuous, non-contact measurement of material thickness in rolling mills for paper, plastic, and metal sheets.
• Ionization Sources: Incorporated into devices like smoke detectors and static eliminators to provide a stable ionizing radiation source.
• Lighting: Used in specialized high-intensity discharge lamps and as a component in luminous signs and indicators.
• Nuclear Fuel Rod Inspection: Applied in the non-destructive testing of nuclear fuel rod cladding for integrity.
• Research and Calibration: Serves as a calibration standard for radiation detection equipment and in various scientific research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Krypton-85
CAS No.	13983-27-2
Molecular Formula	85Kr
Molecular Weight	84.912 g/mol
Synonyms	Krypton-85; Kr-85; Radioactive Krypton; Krypton 85; Krypton, isotope of mass 85; UN 1056; UN 1970
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Krypton-85 is produced and handled in compliance with stringent nuclear safety and quality regulations, including IAEA standards. Each batch is analyzed for radionuclidic purity and specific activity to ensure performance consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing radioactivity concentration, measurement date, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, approved pressure container, protected from light and stored in a designated, secure, and well-ventilated area for radioactive materials. Containers must be kept at ambient temperature (15-25°C) and clearly labeled according to national and international regulations for the transport of radioactive goods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification	Gamma Spectroscopy
Radionuclidic Purity	≥ 99.0%
Specific Activity	Contact for details
Carrier Gas	High Purity Nitrogen or Helium
Total Radioactivity	As per order (mCi, GBq)

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