Protactinium Generator
Product Code : JA-APE-7294
The Protactinium Generator (SKU JA-APE-7294) provides protactinium-234, a product of the uranium-238 decay series, for observing radioactive decay in the laboratory. Protactinium-234 has a half-life of about 70 seconds, so a complete decay curve can be recorded within a single practical session. This protactinium generator for half-life experiments is supplied in a sealed container with a leak-proof closure and is used with a Geiger Muller tube and counter.
Specifications
The generator contains material from the uranium-238 decay series that yields protactinium-234, with a half-life of about 70 seconds, and is supplied in a sealed container with a leak-proof closure.
| Product | Protactinium Generator |
| SKU | JA-APE-7294 |
| Isotope observed | Protactinium-234 |
| Origin | Product of the uranium-238 decay series |
| Half-life | About 70 seconds |
| Container | Sealed, with leak-proof closure |
| Use | Observation of radioactive decay |
Applications of the protactinium generator
With a GM tube held against the container, students record the count rate every few seconds as the protactinium-234 decays, then plot the decay curve or a log graph to find its half-life of about 70 seconds.
- Measuring the half-life of protactinium-234
- Plotting exponential decay and log-linear graphs
- Illustrating random decay and decay constants
- Radioactivity practicals in senior-secondary, B.Sc and M.Sc physics
- Demonstrating the uranium-238 decay series
Scope of supply
The listing covers the protactinium generator in its sealed, leak-proof container. GM tubes, holders, counters and handling tongs are separate items. Radioactive materials are supplied in line with the regulations that apply at the delivery destination, which are confirmed with the quotation.
Packing, MOQ and lead time
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation according to the quantity and the delivery destination. JaincoLab supplies colleges and universities, education-project orders and export consignments to buyers in Africa, the Middle East and South and South-East Asia.
JaincoLab specialises in turnkey laboratory projects funded by education ministries, the World Bank and United Nations programmes, manufacturing and exporting the equipment and executing these projects successfully in many countries. Tender bidders can send their requirement list through our tenders page for a line-by-line quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the half-life of the source?
Protactinium-234 has a half-life of about 70 seconds.
How is the generator supplied?
In a sealed container with a leak-proof closure.
What else is needed for a half-life experiment?
A Geiger Muller tube with holder and a counter or scaler timer.
What should a quotation request include?
Send the SKU JA-APE-7294, the quantity and the delivery destination.
Related products
See the Atomic Physics Equipment range from JaincoLab, a physics lab equipment manufacturer in India.
Request a quote
To order the Protactinium Generator, send the quantity and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected].
