RE: Alpha contamination survey meters

["Chadwick, Jack" <JxC2@pge.com>]

Kris, 

Thanks for the reply. We have tried the 380 AB, but the cross talk prohibits
the use of that probe for alpha determination if any beta is present. What
sensitivity do you observe with the 380 A probe?

Jack Chadwick
JXC2@PGE.com

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> From: 	Kris Smith[SMTP:smithkas@gte.net]
> Reply To: 	radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu
> Sent: 	Thursday, March 09, 2000 11:38 AM
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> Subject: 	Re: Alpha contamination survey meters
> 
> Jack,
> 
> We have had good luck using the Eberline E-600 with the 380 A probe.
> 
> "Chadwick, Jack" wrote:
> 
> > I am interested in recommendations for a portable alpha contamination
> survey
> > instrument and probe capable of accurately detecting 10 - 20 DPM on a
> smear
> > or a direct frisk. The instrument must not have a response to beta or
> gamma
> > radiations. The instrument will be used for unconditional release of
> > equipment and personnel, so the response time needs to be tolerable for
> > personnel frisking. If anyone has a positive experience with an
> instrument
> > matching these characteristics I would appreciate your feedback.
> >
> > Jack Chadwick
> > Humboldt Bay Power Plant
> >
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