Prototype medical monitor

Made:
1950-1969 in England
maker:
Unknown and Mullard Limited
Prototype medical radiation monitor

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Prototype medical radiation monitor
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Prototype medical radiation monitor, fitted with thermionic valve detector by Mullard Ltd., unsigned, British, 1950-1969

Details

Category:
Nuclear Physics
Object Number:
1982-630
Materials:
stainless steel, steel (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), plastic (unidentified), rubber (unidentified), electronic components and glass
Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 180 mm 1.02 kg
type:
radiation detector
credit:
Baker, M.A.W.

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