Nuclear laboratory System (Counter-Absorber-Radioactive Sources)
Product Code : JL-LE-10488
The Nuclear laboratory System (Counter-Absorber-Radioactive Sources) (SKU JL-LE-10488) is a complete student station for nuclear science teaching at school and college level. It combines a 6-decade scaler/timer with a built-in Geiger-Mueller counter, a sample positioning tray, an 11-piece absorber set and three radioactive sources. It works with or without a computer and connects over USB. It is supplied by JaincoLab.
Specifications
Components and sources as listed:
| Product | Nuclear laboratory System (Counter-Absorber-Radioactive Sources) |
| SKU | JL-LE-10488 |
| Counter | 6-decade scaler/timer with built-in Geiger-Mueller counter |
| Computer link | USB; can also be used without a computer |
| Sample tray | Sample positioning tray |
| Absorbers | 11-piece radiation absorber set |
| Source: Polonium-210 | 0.1 microcurie; alpha, gamma; half-life 138 days |
| Source: Strontium-90 | 0.1 microcurie; beta; half-life 29 years |
| Source: Cobalt-60 | 1 microcurie; beta, gamma; half-life 5.3 years |
Experiments with the nuclear lab system
The counter, tray and absorbers support standard practicals such as:
- Counting rates and background measurements with the GM counter
- Absorption of radiation by the 11 absorbers of different thickness
- Comparing alpha, beta and gamma emitters from the three sources
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the counter station, sample tray, absorber set and the three sources. Supply is subject to the buyer holding any licence or authorisation that applies to this item in the destination country. Quantity, packing and lead time are confirmed on the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
Which radioactive sources are included?
Polonium-210 (0.1 microcurie), Strontium-90 (0.1 microcurie) and Cobalt-60 (1 microcurie).
Is a computer needed?
No, the system can be used with or without a computer; it connects over USB.
How many absorbers are in the set?
The radiation absorber set has 11 pieces.
Related products
Modern physics apparatus is listed in our laboratory equipment range.
Request a quote
Send your enquiry for the Nuclear Laboratory System, with your licence details, through our contact page. For tender or project supply, see our tenders page.
