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[sterlind]

You seem knowledgeable. Do you know what radioisotope they'd need for accurate density measurement? Are there non-nuclear gamma ray generators that could be used instead?

[samfisher83 → sterlind]

https://www.slb.com/services/characterization/testing/multip...

https://www.tracerco.com/

The Vx meter uses Barium-133.

I think tracerco uses cesium. However they are really small amount, but because its nuclear stuff you have to get a bunch of permits and stuff.

[saagarjha → sterlind]

I’m not knowledgeable, but I’m curious why you have such a specific question: is this something that you’re interested in, or is this something that you have a practical use for?

[sterlind → saagarjha]

stifles mad scientist laugh idle, extremely specific curiosity