Mössbauer sources with Cobalt-57

A standard source has Al capsule with 40 μm Al output window. 57Co is incorporated into Rh foil (7 μm thickness) by annealing. Rh foil with 57Co is hermetically sealed in the capsule by laser welding. The source has ISO classification C 32231 in accordance with international standard ISO 2919.
OPTIONS
Capsule material can be
- Ti and 0.5 mm Be window (ISO classification C 54334) or
- Al and lavsan (capton) window (ISO classification C 22212).
Matrix material can be Cr, Pd, Pt and Cu.
Dimensions of capsule and active diameter can be modified in accordance with customer request.
The main radiation parameters of standard sources in Rh matrix.
Type of the source |
Active diameter, mm |
Activity of 57Co, mCi |
Line width, mm/sec |
Recoils fraction |
14,4 keV photons output, % |
MK57.BP5.01 |
5 |
10 |
≤ 0.105 |
≥ 0.75 |
≥ 75 |
MK57.BP5.02 |
5 |
25 |
≤ 0.110 |
≥ 0.75 |
≥ 75 |
MK57.BP5.03 |
5 |
50 |
≤ 0.115 |
≥ 0.75 |
≥ 75 |
MK57.BP5.04 |
5 |
100 |
≤ 0.125 |
≥ 0.75 |
≥ 75 |
MK57.BP5.05 |
5 |
150 |
≤ 0.135 |
≥ 0.75 |
≥ 75 |
MK57.BP1.01 |
0.7 |
10 |
≤ 0.160 |
≥ 0.70 |
≥ 60 |