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Model 43-147

Alpha-Beta Scintillation Detector 

Part Number: 47-4092

 

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Specifications

Indicated Use Simultaneous alpha and beta survey
Detector Type ZnS(Ag) scintillator adhered to 0.25 mm (0.01 in) thick plastic scintillator
Window 1.2 mg/cm2  metalized polyester
Window Area Active: 200 cm2 (31.0 in2)
Open: 176 cm2 (27.3 in2)
Protective Screen 0.79 mm (0.03 in.) thick, 6.5 mm (0.26 in.) square openings, 88% open
Outer Dimensions (L x W): 225 x 114 mm (8.875 x 4.75 in.)
Tool-less removal for easy window replacements
Efficiency (4π) 99Tc: 13%
90Sr/90Y: 20%
239Pu: 20%
Typical Background
(10 µR/hr field)
Alpha: 3 cpm or less
Beta: 400 cpm or less
Cross Talk Alpha to Beta: 10% or less
Beta to Alpha: 1% or less
Detector Uniformity within 10% of average reading
Gamma Sensitivity 15 to 20 cpm per µR/hr (137Cs)
Photomultiplier Tube 29 mm (1.125 in.) diameter
Operating Voltage Typically 500 to 1200 V (1500 V max.)
Temperature Range -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F)
Environmental Rating IP rating of 63
Connector Series "C" (others available)
Construction Aluminum with beige powder coating
Size (H x W x L) 10.7 x 12.1 x 35.6 cm (4.2 x 4.75 x 14 in.)
Weight 0.7 kg (1.5 lb)

Suggested Instruments

ModelDescriptionPart Number
m3002_frontrtangleview_500
Model 3002
Digital Survey Meter
  • For alpha-beta counting
  • Stores up to 1000 data points
48-4037
m3003_web
Model 3003 Series
Multi-Detector Digital Survey Meter
  • Up to 4 selectable & configurable detector settings
  • Alpha, beta, or alpha+beta measurements
  • Single channel analyzer
  • Can store up to 1000 data points
48-4289
m2360-lft-angle-trans_500px
Model 2360
Analog Datalogging Meter with Digital Scaler LCD
  • Simultaneous alpha-beta measurements
  • Stores 550 data points
48-2872

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