Alpha Scintillation Probe

Features

Alpha Scintillation Probe for Alpha above 4 meV

Specifications

Type:
ZnS (Ag) Alpha, scintillator optically coupled to PMT

Radiation detected:
Alpha above 4 MeV

Applications:

• Alpha detection Uranium, Plutonium
• HAZMAT
  • RSO

Typical background (CPM):
20

Nominal sensitivity:
300,000 CPM/µCi 241Am

Wall material:

0.04 in Al, 1 mm thick

Window:
3 mg/cm2 Al Mylar

Sensitive area:
11.4 cm2

Crystal dim.:
1.5 in Ø

Probe diameter:
2 in

Probe length:
7.25 in

Cable length:
48 in

Operating voltage:

900 V

Calibration:
Sensitivity to 241Am

Cal. Tolerance:
± 10%

Efficiency:
239 Pu 13 %;
241 Am 8%

Humidity range:
0 to 95%

Operating temp:
- 40° to + 120°F; – 40° to + 50°C; Max. temp increase of 20°F/hr

Weight (approx.):
1.5 lb (0.68 kg)

Product Number: 489-60

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