Gamma radiation area alarm made by Clifford and Snell Ltd
- Made:
- circa 1960s
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Gamma radiation area alarm made by Clifford and Snell Ltd, Sutton, 1960s
The monitoring of radiation in the workplace in the nuclear industry is essential. Gamma radiation is extremely dangerous as it can penetrate the body and cause damage to internal organs. This monitor would be used to give a warning of an increase in gamma radiation in a specific work area.
Details
- Category:
- Nuclear Energy
- Object Number:
- Y1990.121.5
- Materials:
- plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
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Overall: 160 mm x 120 mm x 260 mm,
- type:
- ionization counter
- credit:
- Gift of British Nuclear Fuels Plc
