Description

Polonium is a rare, highly radioactive metalloid element, identified by CAS NO 7440-08-6. It is valued in specialized industrial and research sectors for its potent α-particle emission properties. This material is primarily required by manufacturers of static eliminators, neutron sources, and research institutions conducting studies in nuclear physics and thermoelectric power generation.

Application

• Static Elimination: Used as an ionizing source in static eliminator brushes and bars for paper, plastic, and textile manufacturing.
• Neutron Source Production: When alloyed with beryllium, serves as a compact, portable neutron initiator.
• Thermoelectric Power: Applied in radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) for spacecraft and remote scientific stations.
• Industrial Instrumentation: Incorporated into devices for measuring film thickness and detecting flaws in materials.
• Academic & Government Research: Utilized in nuclear physics experiments and as a calibration source for radiation detectors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polonium
CAS No.	7440-08-6
Molecular Formula	Po
Molecular Weight	209
Synonyms	Polonium-210; Radium F; Po-210; Polonium element; Polonium metal; Alpha emitter Po-210; Radio-polonium
EINECS	231-116-1

Quality Control

Our Polonium products are produced and handled under strict quality protocols in licensed facilities. Each batch is subject to rigorous analytical testing, including radiochemical purity and specific activity assays, to ensure compliance with stringent nuclear material standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially designed container, protected from all light exposure and stored under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation. Store in a dedicated, secure, and shielded area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Strict adherence to all local, national, and international regulations for the storage of radioactive materials is mandatory.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silvery-gray metallic solid
Isotopic Purity (Po-210)	> 99.9%
Specific Activity	~166 TBq/g
Radiochemical Purity	> 99.5%
Gamma Emission	Negligible

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