Chamber, ionization

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OBJECT TYPE
N/A
DATE
1940–1949
ARTIFACT NUMBER
1998.0198.002
MANUFACTURER
Victoreen Instrument Co.
MODEL
250r
LOCATION
Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America

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General Information

Serial #
N/A
Part Number
2
Total Parts
22
AKA
N/A
Patents
N/A
General Description
Metal ionization chambe with a synthetic end

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length
16.0 cm
Width
N/A
Height
N/A
Thickness
N/A
Weight
N/A
Diameter
1.5 cm
Volume
N/A

Lexicon

Group
Physics
Category
Atomic & nuclear
Sub-Category
N/A

Manufacturer

AKA
Victoreen
Country
United States of America
State/Province
Ohio
City
Cleveland

Context

Country
Canada
State/Province
Ontario
Period
This one probably manufactured in the 1940s and used up to the 1960s.
Canada
Example of equipment used at the AECL facility in Chalk River to check on gamma radiation.
Function
An attachment to a radiation meter calibrated to allow the detection of a set threshold of radiation.
Technical
A practical and portable instrument for the rapid determination of x-ray intensity in roentgens in the treatment area. It can be used to measure radiation from 60 to 900 kVp, including the gamma rays of radium. The detachable chamber tube can be used for measuring directly on the patient. [ref 2]
Area Notes
Unknown

Details

Markings
Engraved on side: "250r"
Missing
Appears complete
Finish
Chromed metal tube with a black end.
Decoration
N/A

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