Iron-55

ISOTOPE ⁵⁵Fe
Half Life / Daughter	2.7 years to manganese-55
Major Radiation	X-ray - 5.89 keV
Form	Metal
Activity	~120 Ci/g
Radiopurity	Determined on each lot
PRODUCTION
Source	Neutron capture on iron enriched in iron-54; approximately one year irradiation required
Processing	None
DISTRIBUTION
Shipment	Nonreturnable / returnable container
Availability	6-8 weeks advance order to schedule necessary irradiation
Unit of Sale	Lot
Contact	Oak Ridge National Laboratory Isotope Business Office Call: (865) 574-6984 Fax: (865) 574-6986 email: isotopes@ornl.gov