Quartz fibre electrometer and charging unit

Quartz fibre type pocket electroscope (electrometer) dosimeter

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Quartz fibre type pocket electroscope (electrometer) dosimeter
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Quartz fibre type pocket electroscope (electrometer) dosimeter with charging unit, unsigned, British, 1945-1955

Details

Category:
Nuclear Physics
Object Number:
1982-631
Materials:
steel (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), aluminium (metal), glass, rubber (unidentified), wood composites and electronic components
Measurements:
overall (electroscope): 15 mm x 125 mm x 18 mm,
overall (charger): 120 mm x 190 mm x 140 mm, 2.29 kg
type:
electroscope and dosimeter
credit:
Baker, M.A.W.