Sealed sources of ionizing radiation for industry
The Institute of Nuclear Physics in Kazakhstan is the only manufacturer of sealed sources of ionizing radiation from the isotope Ir-192, Co-60, Sb-124, Cd-109, Tl-204 for industrial purposes. Isotope production is carried out at the research nuclear reactor WWR-K and isochronous cyclotron U-150. Quality and reliability of sources of ionizing radiation produced complies with local and international standards.
Sources of gamma radiation with isotope Ir-192
Used in industrial flaw detection with radiographic control of weld joints and base metal.
| Type | Overall dimensions of the outer vial | Active part dimensions | Activity, Ci | ||
| Diameter (D), mm | Height (Н), mm | Diameter, mm | Height, mm | ||
| GIID | 4,5/6,0 | 5,0-9,0 | 2,5/3,0 | 1,0/6,0 | 40/160 |
Sources of gamma radiation with isotopes Sb-124 and Co-60
Used for control of technological processes in the industry.
| Type | Overall dimensions of the outer vial | Active part dimensions | Activity, Ci | ||
| Diameter (D), mm | Height (Н), mm | Diameter , mm | Height , mm | ||
| IGI-Cy (Sb-124) | 6,2/10,0 | 25,0/95,0 | 2,3/6,0 | 18,0/87,0 | 0,1/10 |
| GIK (Co-60) | 6,0 | 7,0/10,0 | 4,5 | 6,0/9,0 | 0,08/1 |
X-ray sources with isotope Cd-109
Used in rapid elemental analysis instruments of various materials.
| Type | Overall dimensions of the outer vial | Active part dimensions | Activity, Ci | |||
| Diameter (D), mm | Height (Н), mm | Diameter, mm | Height, mm | |||
| К-109 | 5,2 | 3,2 | 3,8 | 1,0 | 1,0×10-3/2,0×10-2; | |
X-ray and low energy gamma radiation sources of with isotope Tl-204
Used for calibration of radiometric equipment.
| Type | Overall dimensions of the outer vial | Active part dimensions | Activity, Ci | |||
| Diameter (D), mm | Height (Н), mm | Diameter, mm | Height, mm | |||
| Tl-204 | 15,0 | 7,0 | 13,0 | 1,0 | 5,0×10-3 | |
Sources of other types
Manufacturing of sealed sources of other types, with required characteristics by the customer, is possible.
Additional services
In addition to the manufacture and supply of sealed sources, INP has a range of services for dealing with them, including
- import-export operations
- installation of ionizing radiation sources into instruments
- transportation of ionizing radiation sources by specialized vehicles
- temporary storage of ionizing radiation sources
- disposal of ionizing radiation sources with expired date of operation
- technical inspection and life extention of ionizing radiation sources