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Re: Samarium-153






>Does anyone know the specific gamma ray constant for Samarium-153? 

>Thanks in advance.


>Mary Beth Taormina
>Virginia Commonwealth University/OEHS
>mtaormina@gems.vcu.edu

In regards to the gamma ray constant for Samarium-153.  Here is the information 
from the Health Physics and Radiological Health Handbook:

    153Sm   1.9 day 1/2 life    2.440-5 gamma ray constant (mSv/h)

Jon Dillon
Radiation Safety Officer
Ligand Pharmaceutials