Radioisotopes
Equipment
If you plan to use radioactive material in “unsealed form” (i.e., as a liquid, powder or gas), you will need specific equipment, an appropriate work environment, and training for all involved personnel. The links below provide helpful documents to assist you in establishing and maintaining a laboratory to use unsealed radioactive material. Use of volatile radioiodine requires additional training and equipment. Please contact the Office of Radiation Safety for more details regarding volatile radioiodine use.
The Office of Radiation Safety coordinates the purchase of: (Please contact RPO for details)
- Radioactive materials (see below)
- Handheld radiation survey instruments
- Radioactive material storage lock boxes
We also have preferred vendors for the following items:
- Liquid scintillation counters (used and new)
- Liquid scintillation cocktail
- Liquid scintillation vials
- Labels for radiation safety purposes
- Laboratory radiation safety items such as shielding, spill trays, etc.
