Vernier Radiation Monitor

Description

The Vernier Radiation Monitor consists of a Geiger-Mueller tube mounted in a small, rugged, plastic case. It requires no battery, getting power from the data-collection interface. A thin window protected by a metal screen allows alpha radiation to be detected, along with beta and gamma. It can be used to explore radiation statistics, measure the rate of nuclear decay, and monitor radon progeny.

Specifications

• Sensor: LND 712 (or equivalent) halogen-quenched GM tube with a mica end window, 1.5 to 2.0 mg/cm² thick
• Sensitive to alpha, beta, gamma, and X-ray radiation
• Powered by interface connection
• Red LED blinks on radiation detection

Download the user manual for full specifications

Experiments and Lab Ideas

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  Nuclear Radiation with Vernier (6)

  Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.

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  • 1 α, β, and γ
  • 2 Distance and Radiation
  • 3 Lifetime Measurement
  • 4 Counting Statistics
  • 5 Background Radiation Sources
  • 6 Radiation Shielding
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  Advanced Chemistry with Vernier (3)

  Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.

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  • 27 α, β, and γ
  • 28 Radiation Shielding
  • 33 Determining the Half-Life of an Isotope
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  Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry (1)

  Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.

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  • 25 Nuclear Radiation

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