will this unit measure radium in water
1830337
Radium in well water is becoming a problem around the country. Drought conditions MAY be aggravating this. The deeper the well, the lower the dissolved Oxygen and the lower the ph, the more radium exists, a proven correlation. 5picoCurries per liter is the EPA standard. This is an activity level not a dosage. Will this instrument read give an indication of that IN well water or does this need an airborne sample.
1830338
According to the manual the 01M detects beta and gamma radiation, it doesn't mention alpha radiation. So I think it is not able to detect radium, which radiates alpha particles.
1830339
good question ,, i can tell u this . when it rains the readings go up , so i would have to say yes, but more research is needed, which im gonna look into .
1830340
Hi Dan, you cannot detect "Radium" in water using this Detector, which is designed to detect Alpha and Beta Particles. So a paper towel wipe of your source water, placed in an isolating plastic bag, and measured with this detector should allow for a reasonable approximation of the radioactivity of the sample. The only reliable way to screen your water for Radon contamination is through titration QA analysis. Almost all ground water has measurable or detectable levels of Radon gas intrusion. Good luck and eat healthy and safe.
2105721
yes, when I received my refractometer it was dead on. in the instruction you can test the refractor with distilled or RO water to calibrate the refractor.
16566
If you are asking if it measures volume, then no, it only measures weight. But it does allow you to select "fluid ounces" as a unit of measure. It is likely accurate for water, since the weight of a volume of water is standard, but other liquids would slightly vary.
820493
Send it back; it really doesn't measure hard water accurately, it only measures particles in the water which is not necessarily an indicator of hard water.
1691433
I have used them to measure water temp and have worked out well. If they are actually designed for that , you would have to ask the engineer.
567250
The kind of material that the container is made of has nothing to do with it. This hydrometer works by displacement so you must make sure your container is tall enough to work for high and low proofs. I think you're wanting a 'thermometer' reading but the fishing bobber is exactly how it works. YouTube someone that can help you understand it if I didn't help.
877233
No. It only measures surface temps. On a side note, my unit broke within an hour of delivery. I would not recommend this product.
919354
I really am not sure, if what you want to measure is very low pressure than I think it would work. This unit measures in water column and is very sensitive.
1965515
Holly, this is a field technicians, consumer grade, instrument designed to detect radiation. By design, it measures a very small percentage of the radioactive particles emitted by a test material. To get a precise measurement of the total radiation given off by a material the material would have to be sent to a lab and tested under controlled conditions. This said, my Radex detector has been the only means I have of removing radioactive liquids and foods from my diet. Last year, before I realized my food supply was contaminated with radiation, I was in constant pain and my feet were so swollen I couldn't get my shoes on. My Thyroid gland almost shut down I my doctors just gave me pain medication without trying to find the cause of my medical problems. I had purchased my Radex detector, I believe, in 2011 but never used it. Frustrated by not getting answers from my doctors I started looking for the cause of my medical problems myself. Within 24 hours after removing all the contaminated food stuffs from my home the swelling in my feet for the first time in months went down to the point I could put my shoes on again. In three weeks my Thyroid gland started to function again. It's been almost six months now and I am still pain free. I have made checking my food supply with my Radex a routine.
225959
This is based on a geiger-mueller tube detector, so it will detect alpha radiation as well as beta, x-, and gamma radiation. i would check the manufacturer website if I were you to verify the suitability.
796563
It will detect the radiation emitted by radon gas, but it is not, per se, a radon gas detector. There are detectors sold which are used for a few hours up to a few weeks that you set out, then send in to get a radon level count. I'm sure those would prove far more useful if that is your goal.
2111408
Yes. I use it to measure infant bath water, and cooking temp on oil and broth. Remember the pool temp is going to vary depending on the depth of the water.
216127
In order to calibrATE you do need the packets and thew ionized water. Unless you can get a lab to check it against their equipment
1107194
No it is not. But it has been very dependable for us. You should calibrate at least once a week. The cost of this meter is cheaper than a higher end units probe. be careful the probe is not a water tight. Hope this helps.
1382733
As long as it is in water yes. It is not prepared to measure air temperature.
710393
It will work. Device detects water in fluid. Very good result in various cases
2209058
No. You need a total dissolved solids (TDS) meter for that. You can pick one up in the internet for ~$10.