Collection

Model, Cobalt-60 source

Made:
1985 in Little Chalfont
manufacturer:
Amersham International plc

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Cobalt-60 source, cut away model, non-radioactive, by Amersham International, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, England, 1975-1985

Details

Category:
Nuclear Physics
Object Number:
1982-1434
Materials:
metal (unknown), paint and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall (lying flat): Width = 710 mm x Diameter = 40 mm, 4.06 kg
type:
cut-away object
taxonomy:
  • visual and verbal communication
  • model - representation
credit:
Amersham International plc

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