The Model 43-2 Alpha Scintillator is a cylindrical alpha scintillator that can be used with a several different instruments including survey meters, scalers, ratemeters, and alarm ratemeters
PART NUMBER:47-1517
SCINTILLATOR: ZnS(Ag)
WINDOW: Typically 0.8 mg/cm² aluminized mylar (1.2 mg/cm² recommended for outdoor use)
WINDOW AREA: Active and Open - 12 cm²
EFFICIENCY (4pi geometry): Typically 30% - 239Pu; 30% - 230Th
NON-UNIFORMITY: Less than 10%
COMPATIBLE INSTRUMENTS: General purpose survey meters, ratemeters, and scalers
TUBE: 1.5"(3.8cm) diameter magnetically shielded photomultiplier
OPERATING VOLTAGE: Typically 500 - 1200 volts
DYNODE STRING RESISTANCE: 100 megohm
CONNECTOR: Series "C" (others available)
CONSTRUCTION: Aluminum housing with beige polyurethane enamel paint
TEMPERATURE RANGE: -4° F(-20° C) to 122° F(50° C)
May be certified for operation from -40° F(-40° C) to 150° F(65° C)
SIZE: 2"(5.1cm) diameter X 7.3"(18.5cm)L
WEIGHT: 1 lb (0.5kg)
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