EKCO beta/gamma dosimeter
- Made:
- 1970 in Southend-on-Sea
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Beta/gamma dose rate meter made by EKCO Instruments Ltd, c.1970.
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. Beta particles can penetrate several layers of skin, however the greatest dangers with beta particles is from swallowing or inhaling them. This meter would be used to measure a radiation field in order to monitor the safety of the workplace.
Details
- Category:
- Nuclear Energy
- Object Number:
- Y1990.121.8
- Materials:
- metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
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Overall: 230 mm x 170 mm x 245 mm,
- type:
- dosimeter
- credit:
- Gift of British Nuclear Fuels Plc
