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Vernier Radiation Monitor
Order code: VRM-BTD
VERNIER RADIATION MONITOR
Use the Vernier Radiation Monitor to explore radiation statistics, measure the rate of nuclear decay and monitor radon progeny.
This easy-to-use sensor consists of a Geiger-Mueller tube mounted in a small rugged plastic case. A thin window protected by a metal screen allows alpha radiation to be detected, along with beta and gamma. Each new detection is indicated by a flashing red LED light and can also include an optional audio signal.
The sensor is powered by the data-collection interface and a battery is not required.
Requirements:
This sensor requires suitable software and an interface such as one of the Vernier LabQuest variations.
For comprehensive details of the possible sensor/interface/software combinations see the Compatibility Guide link below.
The Radiation Monitor allows students to:
Detect the presence of a source of radiation.
Monitor counts/interval (rate) as different thicknesses of a particular type of shielding are placed between the Geiger-Mueller tube of the Radiation Monitor and a beta or gamma source.
Compare the effect of different types of materials to shield beta or gamma radiation.
Set up a histogram with a very long run time to show students how initial randomness of data develops first in a Poisson distribution and then into a Gaussian distribution curve.
Measure radiation of common radioactive materials such as lantern mantels or pre-World War II Fiestaware.
Monitor variation in background radiation at different elevations.
Monitor radioactivity in the environment over long periods of time.
Monitor counts per interval (rate) from a beta or gamma radiation source as a function of the distance between the source and the Radiation Monitor.
Specifications:
Sensor: LND 712 (or equivalent) halogen-quenched GM tube with a mica end window, 1.5 to 2.0mg/cm2 thick
Sensitive to alpha, beta, gamma and X-ray radiation
Powered by interface connection
Red LED blinks on radiation detection
Optional audio signal on radiation detection
Included:
Vernier Radiation Monitor
User Manual
| User Manual | Vernier Radiation Monitor | ||
Educational use only:
Vernier and Kidwind products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical or commercial applications. Details
Warranty
- Warranty: 5 year limited warranty (1 year on GM tube)
Dimensions- Package size (HxWxD): 57x57x267mm
- Packed weight: 160g
Last edited 23rd Jan 2024
This product is used in teaching these Australian Curriculum codes:
ACSPH030 - Thermal nuclear and electrical physics - Ionising radiation and nuclear reactions - Alpha, beta and gamma radiation have sufficient energy to ionise atoms
ACSPH029 - Thermal nuclear and electrical physics - Ionising radiation and nuclear reactions - Each species of radionuclide has a specific halflife
ACSPH028 - Thermal nuclear and electrical physics - Ionising radiation and nuclear reactions - Some nuclides are unstable and spontaneously decay, emitting alpha, beta and/or gamma radiation over time until they become stable nuclides
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Documents: Catalogue | Vernier Catalogue K-12 | Catalogue | Vernier Catalogue Uni | Catalogue | May 2024 Web Catalogue | Compatibility Guide | Sensor-Interface-Software Requirements (external link) | Experiment | Alpha Beta Gamma Radiation | Experiment | MP12 Background Radiation Sources | Experiment | SP14 Radiation Shields | User Manual | Vernier Radiation Monitor | | |||||||||||||||||
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