Gamma Radiation Detector, Testing
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I bought a used "Radiological Meter" (gamma radiation detector) recently. Note: I am an electronic service technician. The instrument is in good condition, but I have no way of knowing if it actually can detect gamma radiation without a source. I know some smoke detectors use a radio active "particle". Could this "particle" be a good source for gamma radiation? Thanks in advance, Brad Before you type your password, credit card number, etc., be sure there is no active keystroke logger (spyware) in your PC. |
Gamma Radiation Detector, Testing
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Gamma Radiation Detector, Testing
Brad wrote:
Hi, I bought a used "Radiological Meter" (gamma radiation detector) recently. Note: I am an electronic service technician. The instrument is in good condition, but I have no way of knowing if it actually can detect gamma radiation without a source. I know some smoke detectors use a radio active "particle". Could this "particle" be a good source for gamma radiation? Thanks in advance, Brad smokes are alpha, americium 241. I cant think of any convenient gamma sources, other than a nuke reactor, if you ever go near one on your travels. NT |
Gamma Radiation Detector, Testing
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Gamma Radiation Detector, Testing
"GregS" wrote in message ... In article , wrote: On Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:51:27 GMT, (Brad) wrote: Hi, I bought a used "Radiological Meter" (gamma radiation detector) recently. Note: I am an electronic service technician. The instrument is in good condition, but I have no way of knowing if it actually can detect gamma radiation without a source. I know some smoke detectors use a radio active "particle". Could this "particle" be a good source for gamma radiation? Thanks in advance, Brad Yes, the tiny particle does emit radiation that a 700 Victoreen detector will pick up. I can't remember the activity, but it does read something. Does your counter not have a source on one side of the housing? Old coleman lantern mantles have a pretty strong output. I have some uranium marbles purchased for a few dollars on the bay, they are only mildly radioactive, but do give an indication. Hope this helps, Tom |
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