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Principle Isotopes
Principle Isotopes in Sealed Sources

Isotope Physical
Form		 Types of Use Half Life Type
RA-226 Solid Radiography
Fire Alarm
Vacuum Gauge		 1620Y Gamma Alpha
CS-137 Solid Density
Gauge		 33Y Gamma
CO-60 Solid Radiography
Bin Level		 5.3Y Gamma
IR-192 Solid Radiography 75D Gamma
KR-85 Gas Thickness
Gauge Switch
Lamp		 10Y Gamma
Beta
SR-90 Solid Thickness
Gauge		 28Y Beta


 
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