Re: Combination Survey Instrument/Wipe Counter???

[Chris Davey <cdavey@med.phys.ualberta.ca>]

We use Victoreen 190's with RP-1 pancake probes; they can be calibrated in
SI or 'traditional' units, and can easily detect 200 Bqs in most commonly
used isotopes.  (Not H3 of course).  Just one comment - this instrument is
quite expensive.

Regards,

Chris Davey

        RSO  Cross Cancer Institute  11560 University Avenue
        Edmonton   Alberta   Canada  T6G 1Z2
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On Tue, 23 Jun 1998, Tyler Lembcke wrote:

> Does anyone know of a single instrument that can be used both as a survey
> instrument and a wipe counter?  It would be used in a hospital for surveying
> packages with small, sealed I-125 and Pd-103 sources for use in prostate
> implants.  We were using a Vict 425 Frisker, but it has failed.  We wish to
> upgrade to a newer instrument.  Any suggestions appreciated.
> 
> Peace.
> 
> Tyler
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