Is there any practical source of alpha radiation that we might encounter in home or office environment? This device does not measure alpha
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Radan is (by far) the most common form of dangerous radiation you're likely to encounter in a normal home or office environment (non-industrial). Radon has a very interesting decay, but the short answer is, radon is alpha radiation.
409604
Sorry, I really don't know.Actually I looked at the probe but it is hard to tell.My guess is no but I am just guessing.
643435
It is very strong, however, to carry it in your purse you would need to protect the round screened area that covers (I recall) a thin mica sheet that allows for the measuring of alpha radiation. I often carry mine on the seat of my car or in the glove box. I think mine came with a thin plastic carrying case. You just don't want anything to puncture the screen. Overall it is very sturdy - I have dropped mine several times. Try using it to measure your ceramic dishes... I'm using a lot more glass now.
1512349
A wand is used to measure Alpha radiation, which has low energy and can be stopped by a piece of paper. I am more concerned with High Energy Gamma particles.
735325
This unit does not give out radiation. That is not something that any one can sell over the counter. Radiation is harmful and has to be regulated.
565652
Barely works. Doubt it could be ionizing. I used to have a negative ion generator and it is a different kind of unit.
1297997
I believe that this device works well for EMF; but, I need a debice that is inexpensive to measure ion levels in my home environment
325510
I would not even consider trusting it for that purpose. I'm sure there are more job specific tools to measure the amount of radiation emitted by an x-ray machine. In a situation of an extreme emergency or disaster I might put it to the "Test". But otherwise I would not attempt it.
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I haven't tried yet, I got it for HVAC but I would buy different probes just in case these are not raident heat safe probe would live but wire might melt, now if your going to take the temp on the outside of the coil housing it should work fine I used it to check an electric heat coil and got a good read right under the flash plate. Hope this helps any other ? Feel free to ask happy Halloween
325508
No,this is for extreme high end gamma like from a nuke or reactor leak. I think you are looking for a more sensitive device like a DOS meter.
1161572
The electronics could possibly produce some phantom load, but it should be very small. I doubt it would be published though. Maybe it could be obtained from Emerson. Regarding the memory, we have had complete power outages (50 minute outage just last week) that resulted in no problems with the memory.
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Very few depts. use laser. They might not be using laser as much as you think. Mine picks up all other bands here, (KA, K, X) from a mile away. If your picking up other bands from a good distance, I would say your detector is working fine.
471254
It could be a valid reading if your basement is accessible to particles from radioactivity-bearing rocks. Much higher readings occur in some locations.
949321
Hi Dennis. Gamma sensitivity and methodical counts over long periods would evidence really bad radioactive contamination, but to _know_ food is safe requires seasoned experience with expensive gamma spectrometry equipment --which is why we're supposed to have the EPA and state health departments. Unfortunately the agencies responsible for our health are on their butts --so we do what we can with humble equipment --and in the next election we all vote for Green Party candidates! Being able to detect residual alpha radiation in prepared samples and air filters might also sniff out problems, but that takes a spendier Geiger counter and careful work --plus you end up trying to get lab confirmation anyway. (Everything I know is at: &gt; http://webpages.charter.net/123goto/map.htm (And if I can't post a URL here, Google on "SW Oregon Radiation Monitoring".)
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Interesting Question - that's why I bought the one I have. I was very surprised at the results. I have stood under high tension transmission lines and utility poles with a transformer and they are high enough to pose little problem. Some of the highest reading I encountered was the motor on my high efficiency water heater motor, computer scanner and printer power supplies, a bedroom alarm clock - but you virtually have to be hugging them - if you are a foot or two away, the levels are not dangerous. I believe getting a good unit is worthwhile, just to prove what is safe to yourself. I haven't encountered anything dangerous in my normal surroundings and activities and feel safe. Not to say there is nothing out there - need to avoid MRI, etc. Measure at a source and then a foot or so away. Good Luck - I encourage you to get one - you'll feel better knowing. Ron
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just tape it in the freezer, it will last longer, and if there is radiation it will register just as well.
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No. Efforts are being made to develop a meter that works without requiring a physical blood sample but, to my knowledge, we're not there yet. When it happens you can bet they won't be selling them for $13.00.