1B22 Spark Gap Tube Ra-226 Western Electric

$80.00

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1B22 Spark Gap Tube by Western Electric, Ra-226

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The 1B22 – an Argon-Hydrogen filled was made by Western Electric during WWII  for use as a radar modulator.  It is a highly radioactive spark gap tube that contains Ra-226 as a radioactive source in a quantity of (2,95±5%) µCi ( microcuries) at the time of manufacture.

Shipped only with USPS Parcel Select Ground (2-8 days), wrapped in plastic, lead foil, and bubble wrap in a box big enough to bring the parcel surface activity below the 0.5mR/hr shipping limit.

The buyer must assume responsibility for this item and use it according to its intended purpose. It is illegal to remove the Am-241 sample from the ion chamber. Keep this away from children and store it at least thr feet away from anywhere anyone spends a lot of time.

This listing meets the requirements of NRC 10 CFR 40.22

It also meets U.S.P.S domestic shipping requirements for exempt limited quantities of class 7 materials according to –347.22 “are eligible under 49 CFR to be shipped as excepted packages for limited quantities” and –Exhibit 347.22 Activity Limits– and also –173.435– Table of A1 and A2 values

This item will conform to the USPS shipping restrictions when shipped.

Geiger counter not included.

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