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SPARK COUNTER FOR CONTROL OF /cap alpha/ CONTAMINATION OF EXTERNAL SURFACES OF POLONIUM-BERYLLIUM NEUTRON SOURCES

Journal Article · · Sb. Rabot po Kekotorym Voprosam dozimetrii i Radiometril Ionizir. Izluchenii
OSTI ID:4134575
BS>The design of a well-type spark detector is described; the apparatus has a geometry near 4 pi and is used to determine the extent of alpha - contamination of the external surfaces of Po- Be n surfaces. The chief working characteristics of the counter filled with air and with Ar are given. Recording efficiency for alpha -particles and n are 3 and l.l%, respectively, for filling with air, and 12 and 4 x 10/sup 3/% for an Ar atmosphere. The counter is suitable for recording alpha -particles on an intense BETA - and gamma - background. (Ref. Zh., Fiz. 1963)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-004124
OSTI ID:
4134575
Journal Information:
Sb. Rabot po Kekotorym Voprosam dozimetrii i Radiometril Ionizir. Izluchenii, Journal Name: Sb. Rabot po Kekotorym Voprosam dozimetrii i Radiometril Ionizir. Izluchenii Vol. Vol: No. 2
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English

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