Description

Cerium-144 is a radioactive isotope of the rare earth element cerium, identified by CAS NO 14762-78-8. This isotope is valued in industrial and research settings for its specific nuclear properties, serving as a tracer and radiation source. It is primarily utilized by sectors involved in nuclear research, industrial radiography, and specialized material science applications where precise radioactive tagging is required.

Application

• Industrial Radiography: Used as a γ-ray source for non-destructive testing (NDT) of welds, castings, and structural components.
• Nuclear Research & Development: Acts as a tracer in studies of chemical processes, material behavior, and environmental transport mechanisms.
• Calibration Standards: Serves as a reference source for calibrating radiation detection and measurement equipment.
• Academic Research: Employed in physics and chemistry laboratories for experiments involving radioactive decay and nuclear reactions.
• Target Material: Can be used as a target in particle accelerators for the production of other isotopes or for fundamental research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium-144
CAS No.	14762-78-8
Molecular Formula	¹⁴⁴Ce
Molecular Weight	143.91 g/mol (atomic mass)
Synonyms	Cerium-144 isotope; 144Ce; Cerium, isotope of mass 144; Radioactive cerium; ¹⁴⁴₅₈Ce; Cerium 144
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cerium-144 is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure isotopic purity, radionuclidic purity, and chemical stability. All batches are analyzed for specific activity and potential radioactive contaminants. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing radionuclidic purity, chemical form, 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. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry place. This radioactive material must be stored in accordance with all applicable national and international radiation safety regulations, using appropriate shielding and containment. Storage area must be clearly marked and access controlled.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (Chemical Form)	Typically supplied in solution (e.g., nitric acid) or as solid compound
Radionuclidic Identity	¹⁴⁴Ce confirmed
Radionuclidic Purity	>99% (at calibration time)
Specific Activity	Contact for details
Carrier Concentration	Carrier-free or specified carrier-added
pH (for solutions)	1-3 (Nitric acid medium, typical)

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