Beta attenuation particulate monitor, 1984

Made:: 1984

A.I.S.I. Beta attenuation Particulate monitor ( a step sampling device for collecting particulates on a strip of filter paper, with the measurement being made by a beta particle source and counter - the attenuation as a result of the mass of the particles is proportional to the mass, and the device is still available commercially) 1975 -1980. Made by Research Applicance Co., Allison Park, PA, USA (RAC logo)

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Category:: Environmental Science & Technology

Object Number:: 1997-1821

Materials:: metal and glass

Measurements:: overall: 30 x 46 x 45 cm

type:: particulate monitor

credit:: Transport Research Laboratories Limited

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Part of beta attenuation particulate monitor

Part of A.I.S.I. Beta attenuation Particulate monitor ( a step sampling device for collecting particulates on a strip of filter paper, with the measurement being made by a beta particle source and counter - the attenuation as a result of the mass of the particles is proportional to the mass, and the device is still available commercially) 1975 -1980. Made by Research Applicance Co., Allison Park, PA, USA (RAC logo)

Measurements:: overall: 30 x 46 x 45 cm

Materials:: glass and metal (unknown)

Object Number:: 1997-1821 Pt1

type:: radioactive material and particulate monitor

Beta Attenuation Particulate Monitor, 1975-1980

Monitoring unit of Beta Attenuation Particulate air monitor by the Research Appliance Co., Allison Park, Pennsylvania, USA, 1975-1980. A step sampling device for collecting dust particles on a strip of filter paper, with measurements made using a Beta radiation source and counter.