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Protactinium Generator
Protactinium Generator (Product Code: SLE/PHY/41) is a sealed, leak-proof container of material from the uranium-238 decay series used to observe radioactive decay and measure a half-life in school and college physics laboratories. Teachers choose it because the protactinium-234 it yields has a half-life of about 70 seconds, so a complete decay curve can be recorded within one practical — a staple of nuclear physics lab equipment. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Isotope studied | Protactinium-234, a product of the uranium-238 decay series |
| Half-life of protactinium-234 | About 70 seconds |
| Container | Sealed container with leak-proof closure |
| Main use | Observation of radioactive decay and half-life measurement |
| Product code | SLE/PHY/41 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is the Protactinium Generator Used For?
The Protactinium Generator is used for the classic half-life practical, in which the count rate from protactinium-234 is recorded at regular intervals and plotted against time. With a half-life of about 70 seconds, the count rate falls clearly within a few minutes, so students can read the half-life straight from their decay graph or from a log plot of count rate.
In a typical radiation experiment, a Geiger–Müller tube connected to a counter is placed close to the container, a background count is taken first, and counts are then recorded over short fixed intervals with the background subtracted. Keep the container closed at all times, handle it for the shortest time needed, and return it to a labelled, locked radioactive-materials store after the lesson.
Supplier
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab, supplies the Protactinium Generator to schools, colleges and institutions from Ambala, Haryana, India. The company sources this item for buyers and can combine it with detectors and counters from its physics range in one quotation. More about the company is on our profile page.
Related Physics Lab Equipment
A half-life practical with the Protactinium Generator needs a detector and a counter; these items complete the set-up:
- Geiger Muller Tube Holder — houses the GM tube socket and links the detector to the counter.
- Scaler Timer — counts pulses manually or over timed intervals for the decay curve.
- Geiger Counter — hand-held survey meter for checking background and the source store.
- Apparatus for studying the value of the half-decay period during radioactive decay — an alternative half-life experiment.
See more in our Physics Lab Equipment range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What half-life is measured with the Protactinium Generator?
The Protactinium Generator is used to measure the half-life of protactinium-234, which is about 70 seconds. This short half-life lets students record the fall in count rate and determine the half-life within a single practical session.
How is the Protactinium Generator packed?
The Protactinium Generator comes in a sealed container with a leak-proof closure. The container should stay closed during use and storage, and it should be kept in a labelled, secure radioactive-materials store whenever it is not in use.
What else do I need to use the Protactinium Generator?
To take readings with the Protactinium Generator you need a Geiger–Müller tube in a holder, connected to a counter such as a scaler timer, plus timed counting or a clock. These items are sold separately and can be added to the same quotation.
Is an authorisation needed to buy the Protactinium Generator?
Possibly. The Protactinium Generator contains material from the uranium-238 decay series, and radioactive materials are regulated in most countries. Before ordering, confirm with your national radiation-safety authority what your institution needs, and tell us the destination so we can discuss documents and shipping.
Who supplies the Protactinium Generator?
The Protactinium Generator is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, to schools, colleges and institutions in India and international markets. Contact us with your quantity and destination for a quotation.
What should a Protactinium Generator quotation request include?
For a Protactinium Generator quotation, state the quantity, the delivery destination, whether you also need a GM tube holder and scaler timer, and any documents your purchase file requires. Send these through the contact page or the enquiry cart.
Request a Quote
Send your Protactinium Generator requirement through our contact page, or add it and the counting equipment to the enquiry cart, and we will reply with a quotation.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
