Description

Radium Carbonate is an inorganic salt of the alkaline earth metal radium, primarily known for its radioactivity and specific niche applications in research and industry. This compound is valued for its role as a precursor in the synthesis of other radium compounds and for its utility in specialized scientific investigations. It is of particular interest to research laboratories, specialized chemical manufacturers, and sectors involved in the study of radioactive materials and their chemical behaviors.

Application

• Research & Development: Serves as a critical starting material or reference standard in academic and industrial research involving radioactive elements.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor for producing other radium salts, such as radium chloride or radium bromide, for various experimental purposes.
• Historical/Educational Replicas: Employed in controlled, safe quantities for creating historical instrument replicas or educational displays related to the history of radioactivity.
• Calibration Sources: Potential use in the preparation of low-level calibration sources for specific radiation detection equipment in controlled environments.
• Nuclear Medicine Research: Investigated in highly specialized research settings for historical context or fundamental studies related to α-emitting isotopes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Radium Carbonate
CAS No.	7116-98-5
Molecular Formula	RaCO3
Molecular Weight	286.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbonic Acid, Radium Salt (1:1); Radium Carbonate (RaCO3); Radium Monocarbonate; Radium(II) Carbonate
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Quality Control

All batches of Radium Carbonate are produced and handled under strict, controlled conditions to ensure consistency and purity for research applications. Quality is verified through analytical techniques appropriate for radioactive materials, including radiometric purity assessment and chemical assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific radioactivity, chemical purity, and other relevant parameters is provided with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with research protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, appropriately shielded container, protected from light and stored in a designated, secure area for radioactive materials. Storage temperature should be maintained at a stable room temperature (15-25°C). The storage facility must comply with all local, national, and international regulations for the handling and containment of radioactive substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (RaCO3)	≥ 95.0%
Radioactive Purity (Ra-226)	Specified upon request
Specific Activity	Specified upon request
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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