nuclearnews.com
Description: Dedicated to the fascinating world of geiger counters and how they illuminate the invisible realm of radioactivity.
We live in a cosmic sea of radiation... What can a geiger counter teach us? What hidden secrets can a geiger counter reveal? How can a geiger counter protect us?
Geiger Counters are widely available these days during normal times, and extremely hard to find during emergencies. For those who are shopping for Geiger Counters there has never been a better time to buy one than today, but it is a good idea to ask yourself some questions before you buy.
If you want to detect alpha radiation with a Geiger Counter then you need one that has a low density mica window. If you want to detect low energy beta radiation you also need a mica window, but a little higher density is okay. Thin wall metal Geiger Tubes without a mica window and some thin wall glass GM tubes will detect some energetic beta radiation..
nuclearnews.com