Iridium 192 (Ir-192)

Optimal Sharpness Description Radiation Energies in MeV

The iridium is centred in the pellets, Simple or double stainless steel Gamma Beta
and their thickness is selected for capsule containing Ir-192 pellets. 0.205 (3.4%) 0.25 (5.4%)
the best geometry. The pellets do 0.296 (29.3%) 0.53 (43.0%)
not deform due to reactor irradiation. Specifications 0.308 (31.0%) 0.67 (47.0%)
That’s why Agiris™ sources provide • Source: high purity iridium >99.9% 0.316 (86.1%)
optimal image sharpness. • Capsule: welded stainless steel 0.468 (50.0%)
(AISI 316L) 0.484 (3.1%)
Tailored to Customer Needs • Half-life: 73.831 days 0.589 (4.6%)
Using a combination of pellets, 0.604 (8.9%)
the source can be manufactured with Delivery Time 0.612 (5.5%)
an active diameter ranging from 0.5 3 to 7 days (except 4 mm, which
to 4 mm, and a height ranging from is available only on request Air Kerma Rate at 1 meter:
0.33 to 4 mm. Using just one pellet, with the delivery time depending 4.28 mGy/h for 37 GBq
or combining several of them, enables on reactor schedule). (exposure rate at 1 meter:
the versatility to make customers’ 0.49 R/h for 1 Ci)
sources to the exact dimensions Source Disposal
and activities that they require For each source purchased, Agiris will
for their specific applications. provide free disposal of one source.

Ir-192 Capsules
Certificate Material
Type Material Authorized Activity ISO Code AFNOR Code Special Form

G1 Stainless Steel AISI 316L 7400 GBq (200 Ci) C64545 C64545ic* B/014/S-96

G3 Stainless Steel AISI 316L 18500 GBq (500 Ci) C64545 C64545ic* B/015/S-96

G4 Stainless Steel AISI 316L 18500 GBq (500 Ci) C64445 C64445ic* B/013/S-96

G6 Stainless Steel AISI 316L 7400 GBq (200 Ci) C64445 C64445ic* B/012/S-96

G10 Stainless Steel AISI 316L 7400 GBq (200 Ci) C64445 C64445ic* B/018/S-96

G21 Stainless Steel AISI 316L 7400 GBq (200 Ci) C64545 C64545ic* B/020/S-96

*i: fire tests up to 1200°C – c: corrosion tests

Maximum Focal Spot Size Achievable Maximum Focal Spot Size (continued)
Active Diameter Active Height Output Activiy* Active Diameter Active Height Output Activiy*

0.5 mm 0.5 mm 44 GBq (1.2 Ci) 2.0 mm 2.64 mm 2849 GBq (77 Ci)

0.6 mm 0.6 mm 81 GBq (2.2 Ci) 2.0 mm 2.97 mm 3219 GBq (87 Ci)

1.0 mm 0.5 mm 178 GBq (4.8 Ci) 3.0 mm 0.99 mm 2405 GBq (65 Ci)

1.0 mm 1.0 mm 296 GBq (8 Ci) 3.0 mm 1.32 mm 2997 GBq (81 Ci)

1.2 mm 0.8 mm 333 GBq (9 Ci) 3.0 mm 1.65 mm 3700 GBq (100 Ci)

1.2 mm 1.2 mm 481 GBq (13 Ci) 3.0 mm 1.98 mm 4329 GBq (117 Ci)

1.2 mm 1.6 mm 629 GBq (17 Ci) 3.0 mm 2.31 mm 4995 GBq (135 Ci)

2.0 mm 0.99 mm 1184 GBq (32 Ci) 3.0 mm 2.64 mm 5550 GBq (150 Ci)

2.0 mm 1.32 mm 1554 GBq (42 Ci) 3.0 mm 2.97 mm 6290 GBq (170 Ci)

2.0 mm 1.65 mm 1887 GBq (51 Ci) 4.0 mm 3.0 mm 9065 GBq (245 Ci)

2.0 mm 1.98 mm 2220 GBq (60 Ci) 4.0 mm 3.5 mm 9990 GBq (270 Ci)

2.0 mm 2.31 mm 2479 GBq (67 Ci) 4.0 mm 4.0 mm 11470 GBq (310 Ci)

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