Geiger-Muller Tube - Mullard ZP1481

Geiger-Muller Tube - Mullard ZP1481

B8A49724

Product code: B8A49724

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The Mullard ZP1481 Geiger-Muller Tube is a halogen quenched metal tube with a thin end window.  It is used for detecting alpha, beta and gamma radiation and is recommended as a general purpose tube for use with radioactive sources in schools. A removable protective mesh cap of plastic is fitted over the window and the body has a thin plastic coating.

Features:

  • Sensitive to alpha, beta and gamma radiation
  • Threshold voltage: max. 400V
  • Plateau length: min. 100V
  • Recommended supply voltage: 450V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +75°C
  • Dead time (at 450V): 120µs
  • Anode/cathode capacity: 3.5pF
  • Sensitivity for 1mR/L radium: 1650 counts min-1
  • Window thickness: 2.5 - 3.0 mg cm-2
  • Dimensions overall: 76mm x 26mm diameter
  • Life expectancy at approx. 25°C: 5x10¹° counts

This Geiger-Muller tube must be used with the Geiger-Muller Tube Holder which is sold separately (B8H27155).

  • The recommended tube for annual Leak Testing in schools.
  • GCSE - A-Level Physics: Atomic Physics & Radiation
  • GCSE - A-Level Physics: Radioactivity
  • This Geiger-Muller Tube is suitable for the annual radioactive source testing which is required in schools.

Further Information

Anode/Cathode Capacity
3.5pF
Brand
Unbranded
Curriculum Link
Atomic Physics & Radioactivity
Dead Time (at 450V)
120µs
Key Stage Suitability
Key Stage 5+
Life Expectancy at approx. 25°C
5 x 10¹° counts
Operating Temperature
-40 to +75°C
Overall Dimensions
76mm x 26mm diameter
Plateau Length
100V
Product Type
Geiger-Muller Tube
Radiation Detected
Alpha
Beta and Gamma Radiation
Recommended Supply Voltage
450V
Sensitivity (for 1mR/L Radium)
1650 counts min-1
Spares & Accessories
Geiger-Muller Tube Holder required for operation
Threshold Voltage
Maximum 400V
Window Thickness
2.5 - 3.0 mg cm-2
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The Mullard ZP1481 Geiger-Muller Tube is a halogen quenched metal tube with a thin end window.  It is used for detecting alpha, beta and gamma radiation and is recommended as a general purpose tube for use with radioactive sources in schools. A removable protective mesh cap of plastic is fitted over the window and the body has a thin plastic coating.

Features:

  • Sensitive to alpha, beta and gamma radiation
  • Threshold voltage: max. 400V
  • Plateau length: min. 100V
  • Recommended supply voltage: 450V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +75°C
  • Dead time (at 450V): 120µs
  • Anode/cathode capacity: 3.5pF
  • Sensitivity for 1mR/L radium: 1650 counts min-1
  • Window thickness: 2.5 - 3.0 mg cm-2
  • Dimensions overall: 76mm x 26mm diameter
  • Life expectancy at approx. 25°C: 5x10¹° counts

This Geiger-Muller tube must be used with the Geiger-Muller Tube Holder which is sold separately (B8H27155).

  • The recommended tube for annual Leak Testing in schools.
  • GCSE - A-Level Physics: Atomic Physics & Radiation
  • GCSE - A-Level Physics: Radioactivity
  • This Geiger-Muller Tube is suitable for the annual radioactive source testing which is required in schools.

Further Information

Anode/Cathode Capacity
3.5pF
Brand
Unbranded
Curriculum Link
Atomic Physics & Radioactivity
Dead Time (at 450V)
120µs
Key Stage Suitability
Key Stage 5+
Life Expectancy at approx. 25°C
5 x 10¹° counts
Operating Temperature
-40 to +75°C
Overall Dimensions
76mm x 26mm diameter
Plateau Length
100V
Product Type
Geiger-Muller Tube
Radiation Detected
Alpha
Beta and Gamma Radiation
Recommended Supply Voltage
450V
Sensitivity (for 1mR/L Radium)
1650 counts min-1
Spares & Accessories
Geiger-Muller Tube Holder required for operation
Threshold Voltage
Maximum 400V
Window Thickness
2.5 - 3.0 mg cm-2

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