South Australian Current Regulations

RADIATION PROTECTION AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 2022 - REG 75

75—Sealed radioactive source to be used in device etc

If a sealed radioactive source is to be used in a device, article or thing, the radionuclide to be used in the source must be one—

            (a)         the activity of which is not greater than is necessary for the satisfactory operation of the device, article or thing beyond its normal working life; and

            (b)         the energy and type of radiation emitted from which are appropriate to the use for which the device, article or thing has been designed; and

            (c)         the half life of which is as short as is practicable; and

            (d)         is not an alpha emitter unless there are no other radionuclides readily available with the necessary properties.