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M14C Geiger Counter

Friday, May 6th, 2011

The Model 14C is a ruggedixed, portable, survey instrument that operates on two (2) standard “D” cell flashlight batteries. The instrument features a regulated high voltage power supply set at 900 volts and provides five linear ranges to 2000 mB/hr. The unit body is made of ruggedized cast-ahrminum, including the meter housing. The can is [...]

Introduction to Geiger Counters

Friday, May 6th, 2011

A Geiger counter (Geiger-Muller tube) is a device used for the detection and measurement of all types of radiation: alpha, beta and gamma radiation. Basically it consists of a pair of electrodes surrounded by a gas. The electrodes have a high voltage across them. The gas used is usually Helium or Argon. When radiation enters [...]

Geiger Counter RADEX RD1706

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Improvements of RADEX RD1706 comparing to the basic model RADEX RD1503 : ability to register gamma, beta and x-ray radiation expanded range of indications (up to 999,0 µSv/h) time of observation is reduced from 1 to 26 sec. time of observation gradually reduces from 26 to 1 sec. when the value of a dose rate [...]