Neutron Survey Meter

[Kevin Hughes <K.H.Hughes@aston.ac.uk>]

To All Radsafers



I read with interest earlier postings of similar requests for information:



We too have an old "Slow Neutron Survey Meter" made by Ekco Electronic Ltd 

- Type N578M, which (as some of you will know) contains a radioactive 

source. Our initial spectral investigations of the source indicate 2 peaks, 

1 being identified as 241Am and the other remains unknown (possibly 

Beryllium!).



The reason for our request is that we would like to dispose of the source, 

but are unable to until we can identify the other unknown peak and 

determine the source activity - there are no labels/markings either on the 

meter itself or the source to indicate the nature of the radioactivity or 

it's activity.



Any help whatsoever would be much appreciated.



Kind Regards



Kevin Hughes

Site Radiation Officer

Aston University

Birmingham

England



k.h.hughes@aston.ac.uk



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