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Testing a Gamma Radiation Detector
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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. |
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Testing a Gamma Radiation Detector
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From a Googled source on the net... "Text books state that Americium 241 is used in smoke detectors yet Americium 241 is ranked 14th out of 236 radioactive materials in level of radiotoxicity and is noted to cause cancer. But is the radio-nuclide contained in smoke detectors actually Americium 241? When a scintillation meter is run over a smoke detector, gamma radiation is recorded at up to 500 counts per second (1). Americium 241 is mainly an alpha emitter which represents 85% of its radioactive output. Gamma emission comprise only 8%." "Brad" wrote in message ... 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 Before you type your password, credit card number, etc., be sure there is no active keystroke logger (spyware) in your PC. |
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Testing a Gamma Radiation Detector
On 2006-08-14, 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? AIUI those sources produce mostly alpha. If you want gamma try potassium, eg: potassium chloride "No Salt(tm)" or potash fertiliser etc... Bye. Jasen |
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