Top quality survey meter for field and laboratory use. Excellent for checking the radioactive contamination of work areas, personnel and instruments.
A rugged, two piece, fiberglass reinforced polyester resin case with a neoprene O-ring gasket, large Mil-Spec meter indicator. Precise within 10%. Ranges: 0-200, 0-20, 0-2, 0-0.2mr/hr. Regulated high and low voltages insure dependable results.
Audible signal, for aural monitoring. Detects alpha (above 4 MeV), beta (above 70 KeV), gamma (above 6 KeV), and X-Ray. 4-1/4" x 7-3/4" x 8"; 4 lbs. 11 oz. Uses 2 "D" batteries (not included).
All Geiger counters sold by VWR Education Companies are for educational purposes only. They will measure different types of radiation including alpha, beta, gamma, and X-rays, but they should not be used for any health, safety or medical purposes, or to determine a human being's safety in an area that is suspected of radiation exposure.
We recommend that customers reference the World Health Organization (WHO) for the most up to date information surrounding the situation in Japan.
Our Geiger counters will detect different types of radiation, but unless you know how to properly calibrate them and interpret the data, these Geiger counters should not be used to determine safe or unsafe levels of radiation exposure.
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