Re: New license questions

["John DeLaHunt" <jdelahunt@cc.colorado.edu>]

>>"a sealed source or detector cell received from another person shall
>>  not be put into use until tested". What is a 'detector cell'?
>>
>
> This most often refers to the Electron Capture Detector (ECD) cells found
> in some Gas Chromatographs.  Most contain Ni63 foil; Varian's have 8 mCi
> new, Hewlett-Packard's have 15 mCi new.  There are other brands, with
> other activities.  Most are generally licensed, so you just have to keep
> your eyes open for them.
> Reliable sources assure me that Beckman ECD cells have no radioactive
> material.

Really?  Cool.  Can these fit into HP GC's?

Anyone have a source (as it were) for the Beckman ECD's?

John

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