The Model 43-92
is an alpha scintillator. With an active area of 100 cm2, a slim, low-profile body, and a low background count rate,
this detector is good for surveys for alpha contamination.
INDICATED
USE: Alpha contamination survey
SCINTILLATOR: ZnS(Ag)
WINDOW: 0.8 mg/cm2 recommended for outdoor use
WINDOW AREA:
Active - 100 cm2
Open - 89 cm2
EFFICIENCY (4pi geometry): Typically 20% - 239Pu
NON-UNIFORMITY: Less than 10%
BACKGROUND: Alpha - 3 cpm or less
COMPATIBLE INSTRUMENTS: General purpose survey meters,
ratemeters, and scalers
TUBE: 1.125"(2.9cm) diameter magnetically shielded
photomultiplier
OPERATING VOLTAGE: Typically 500 - 1200 volts
DYNODE STRING RESISTANCE: 100 megohm
CONNECTOR: Series “C” (others available )
CONSTRUCTION: Aluminum housing with beige powdercoat
finish
TEMPERATURE RANGE: 5°F(-15°C) to 122°F(50°C)
May be certified to operate from -40°F(-40°C) to 150°F(65°C)
SIZE: 3.2"(8.1 cm)H X 3.5"(8.9 cm)W X 12.2"(31 cm)L
WEIGHT: 1 lb (0.5kg)
