Nickel-63 / custom

Nickel-63, a radioactive isotope with a half-life of 100.1 years. It emits beta particles with a maximum energy of 66 keV and has a negligible dose rate to the skin at 10 cm for an unshielded point source. Nickel-63 is used in various industries due to its unique properties, including its role in nuclear batteries where it serves as the source of soft beta radiation used to generate electricity, making it safe for use in different types of electronics. Nickel-63 is typically stored under argon gas to prevent oxidation and ensure its stability and longevity.

Application: 

Widely used in industrial and scientific applications, Nickel-63 serves as a versatile radioactive tracer. Its beta particle emissions make it valuable for tasks such as thickness gauging and labeling, providing reliable results.

Articles:

The metabolism of nickel-63 carbonyl
Publication Date: 27 September 2004
F.William Sunderman Jr., Carl E. Selin
https://doi.org/10.1016/0041-008X(68)90033-1

Determination of nickel-63
Publication Date: 24 June 2003
C. Poletiko
https://doi.org/10.1016/0160-4120(88)90426-6

Diffusion of nickel-63 in nickel oxide (NiO)
Publication Date: 1957
R. Lindner  and  Å. Åkerströ 
https://doi.org/10.1039/DF9572300133