Radiation

Interface lead to link GM counter RA67530 to PC or laptop.

The Alpha particle Spark Detector from Frederiksen has been developed to enable visualization of alpha particles. The apparatus can be likened to a GM tube, but using atmospheric air instead of the diluted quenching gas in the tube. When alpha particles ionize the air in the spark gap of the detector, bright sparks can be both seen and heard. The apparatus incorporates a transparent lid, which allows clear observation of the sparks. The detector requires connection to safe high voltage (EHT) power supply with voltage range of 0-5 kV or 0-6 kV. The apparatus can be safely used directly on bench top or table and includes a removable threaded steel rod for mounting the unit on a radioactivity bench (RA95610) or squat retort base with thumbscrew (ST96274). • Gives clearly visible and audible response to alpha radiation • Demonstrates the ionization of air by alpha particles • Detects alpha radiation from radioactive minerals or radioactive sources • Allows study of range in air shielding by different materials

This GM counter is the most versatile and easily operated model yet. The counting time can be set to 1, 10, 60 or 100 seconds or set to manual start/stop. Counting may be set to run repeatedly and the last, complete result is displayed in the main display while new counts accumulate in the auxiliary display. The counter accepts both BNC and Jack type GM tubes. With the optional USB connection it can interface with computer and if pulse output for further hardware processing is required, that is also available. For demonstration purposes the authentic clicking Geiger-counter sound may be turned on if preferred. Other improvements over the previous model include lower overall system dead time and lower current consumption, with the unit now being powered by AA batteries. The counter may also be powered from the optional mains adapter.

Geiger-Muller Counter, Mains Adapter for RA67530.

A multipurpose GM tube, sensitive to alpha, beta and gamma radiation. Mounted in housing with protective cover and 10 mm diameter support rod. It is complete with integral lead and BNC connector. This GM tube does NOT have built-in anode resistor, and therefore requires counter with built-in anode resistor. Suitable for use with RA67530. • Window diameter: 9.14 mm • Recommended bias voltage: 500 V • BNC plug

This extra sensitive GM-tube has a large window which makes the detector well suited for measuring low activity sources. This provides more counts and thus improves counting statistics for more accurate determinations of half-lives, etc. The GM-tube housing is supplied with a protective cover as well as a protective grid in front of the window. It is sensitive to alpha, beta and gamma radiation. It is complete with a removable protective cap, holder, and integral lead with BNC plug. This GM tube does NOT have built-in anode resistor, and therefore requires counter with built-in anode resistor. Suitable for use with RA67530. • Useful diameter: 28.6 mm • Recommended supply voltage: 500 V • BNC plug

Fitted with a 10 mm diameter mounting rod, so the GM-tube may be held safely in the squat retort base.

An instrument useful in showing the random nature of radiation, it produces spectacular bright sparks when alpha particles are ionised between the electrically charged circular wire grid and steel electrode. It comes complete with a sliding holder for an alpha radiation source, an accurate scale to measure the effects of distance between the source and the grid and is built in vacuum formed black plastic case. All of the electrical connections from an EHT power supply are through 4 mm insulated sockets. Connections to Timer Scaler and Frequency Meter are via BNC to BNC cable. Requires 5kV EHT power supply and alpha radiation source. Weight: 400g. Dimensions: (L x W x H) 310 x 77 x 85 mm.

A bench for radioactive sources and GM-tubes, providing stable and convenient setup, allowing reproducible results when making experiments with radioactivity. Investigate how the radioactive radiation spreads from the source in both angle and distance or investigate how radiation is absorbed by lead and aluminium. The bench is 60 cm in length, with a millimetre scale. Two riders are included, one for carrying a GM-tube, and the other for carrying the source holder*. The source holder can be fitted with a 6 mm diameter steel rod, for hanging absorber plates in front of the radioactive source. It can be rotated, and is fitted with degree scale ±110° - 1° • Lead plates: 5 x 2 mm thick, and 10 x 1 mm thick (enamelled to protect from lead contamination) • Aluminium plates: 6 x 2 mm thick, and 4 x 0.5 mm thick *Please note: This holder is only suitable for use with Frederiksen radioactive sources, which are available by special request only. The sealed radioactive sources can be used instead, with some limitations, using RA170800 source holder.

A multi-purpose instrument, combining the functions of a multi-purpose timer, ratemeter and frequency meter in one compact unit. It can be used as a simple stopwatch to more sophisticated applications such as dynamics experiments with air tracks etc. The scaler and ratemeter modes allow numerous radioactivity experiments to be undertaken. It has four, 7-segment LED digits 13 mm high. The high brightness and large size display make it ideal for classroom demonstrations. The microprocessor based design minimises the number of controls required and these are clearly labelled so that the instrument is very straightforward to use. The GM tube input is a TNC socket, TNC-to-BNC adaptor is required for connecting GM tube with BNC plug. Timer Four Auto Ranges: 0 to 9.999 s, 10 to 99.99 s, 100 to 999.9 s, 1000 to 9999 s Scaler Three Auto Ranges: 0 to 9.999 1000 counts, 10 to 99.99 1000 counts, 100 to 999.9 1000 counts Accuracy: ±0.01% Sensitivity: 160 mV peak Ratemeter Three Auto Ranges: 0 to 9.999 1000/s, 10 to 99.99 1000/s, 100 to 999.9 1000/s Frequency Meter Three Auto Ranges: 0 to 9.999 kHz, 10 to 99.99kHz, 100 to 999.9 kHz Max Input Signal: 20 rms Max Sensitivity: 250 mV rms Range: 10 Hz to MHz

Allows GM tube with BNC plug to connect to Scaler Timer Frequency Meter with TNC socket.

Aluminium discs each with different durable anodised finish-matt black, mirror black, matt silver and mirror silver. Bonded to the reverse of each disc is 30-650°C liquid crystal thermometer. These discs show in a clear and measurable way how absorption of heat radiation depends on surface colour and texture. The very low heat capacity gives quick results, meaning that many more experiments can be completed in each lesson. The discs can be used to investigate rates of cooling, the effects of filters and reflectors, inverse square law and equilibrium between absorption and emission. Supplied with a holder and storage box.

Gm Tube Test Source

The absorption plates have a hole in one corner for hanging from the source holder, and are supplied in a convenient storage box. •Lead plates: 5 x 2 mm thick and 10 x 1 mm thick (enamelled to protect from lead contamination. •Aluminium plates: 2 x 3 mm thick, 6 x 1 mm thick, and 4 x 0.5 mm thick.

This GM Tube & Holder has been designed to work directly with the IPC Timer Scaler & Frequency Meter but can also be used with any other suitable Scaler unit. The GM Tube contained within this stand-alone holder is the industry standard type: ZP1481, as recommended in the Cleapss document GL:138 (Choosing a Geiger Muller Tube). The ZP1481 has a large area detection window making it suitable for all practical demonstrations and investigations as well as having an efficiency level suitable for detecting alpha, beta and gamma radiation, it is also robust and has a long life. The holder containing the GM Tube not only provides both protection and a choice of connections to the Tube, but also the option to attach the holder to a retort stand using the supplied fixing rod. Also contained within the Holder is a high ohmic value (4M7) series resistor required by most Counter and Ratemeter (Scaler) units. If required the protection grill covering the detection window can be removed should you want to detect low levels of contamination. This model comes with a TNC plug.

This GM Tube & Holder has been designed to work directly with the IPC Timer Scaler & Frequency Meter but can also be used with any other suitable Scaler unit. The GM Tube contained within this stand-alone holder is the industry standard type: ZP1481, as recommended in the Cleapss document GL:138 (Choosing a Geiger Muller Tube). The ZP1481 has a large area detection window making it suitable for all practical demonstrations and investigations as well as having an efficiency level suitable for detecting alpha, beta and gamma radiation, it is also robust and has a long life. The holder containing the GM Tube not only provides both protection and a choice of connections to the Tube, but also the option to attach the holder to a retort stand using the supplied fixing rod. Also contained within the Holder is a high ohmic value (4M7) series resistor required by most Counter and Ratemeter (Scaler) units. If required the protection grill covering the detection window can be removed should you want to detect low levels of contamination. This model comes with a BNC plug.

Dry Ice Maker (Snowpack 30)

The Lascells Cloud Chamber is the perfect alternative to existing unreliable and time consuming dry ice variants. The chamber is self-contained and thermoelectrically cooled. The chamber requires no dry ice or water; the only setup necessary is the addition of isopropyl alcohol and connection to a mains socket. The chamber contains an integrated power supply and illumination of the chamber is provided by a high intensity LED. Using the provided source, tracks should be visible within 10 minutes. Once running the cloud chamber can be made to run for extended periods by adding more alcohol through the access provided in the lid.