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Contamination monitor made by EMI Electronics Ltd, Hayes, c.1950
The monitoring of radiation in the workplace in the nuclear industry is essential as ionising radiation is very harmful to humans. Meters like this one are used to monitor levels of radiation to ensure staff are not exposed to ionising radiation.
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- Category:
- Nuclear Energy
- Object Number:
- Y1991.21.24
- Measurements:
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Overall: 360 mm x 155 mm x 180 mm,
- type:
- contamination meter
- credit:
- Gift of British Nuclear Fuels
