Experimental Radio Activity Set SH268
For use with the traditional range of radioactive sources. Comprising of an Aluminium extrusion bench with graduated scale, set of radiation absorbers and radiation collimator.
This set allows students to investigate the nature of radiation including:
- The classification of different material
- The randomness of emitted radiation
- Rates of decay (including half lives)
- The range of Alpha radiation in air
- The effectiveness of materials as Beta radiation shields
- The penetration of Gamma radiation.
- Beta radiation scattering
IGCSE Level:
Exp-1 Understanding the nature of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation and their properties.
Exp-2 Measuring and analyzing the decay rate and half-life of radioactive substances.
Exp-3 Exploring the safe handling and implications of radioactive materials.
Exp-4 Differentiating between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and their effects.
Exp-5 Practical use of Geiger-Müller counters and shielding experiments.
A-Level:
Exp-1 Quantitative experiments to validate the exponential decay law and calculate decay constants.
Exp-2 Demonstrations of uses in medical imaging, radiotherapy, and radiocarbon dating.
Exp-3 Exploring absorption and penetration power of different radiation types through various materials.
Exp-4 Investigating energy release in radioactive decay and nuclear fission.
Exp-5 Calibration of detectors and quantifying background radiation.
- Classification of materials
- Randomness of radiation emission
- Decay rates and half-lives
- Range of alpha radiation in air
- Effectiveness of beta radiation shielding
- Penetration of gamma radiation
- Scattering of beta radiation
| Price | Code | Description | Qty. |
| £90.00 | SH268 | Experimental Radio Activity Set | 1 |
| Code | Description | Qty. |
| C1743 | Radioactivity Bench | 1 |
| C1746 | Source Holder, 3 Hole | 1 |
| C1747 | Source Holder, 1 Hole | 1 |
| C1748 | Protractor Paper | 1 |
| CB202 | Carriage for Holder | 3 |
| R6142 | Binder Clip 1″ | 2 |
| CH232 | Collimator, Simple Pattern | 1 |
| C1284 | Absorber Aluminium Block 50 X 40 X 30 MM | 1 |
| C1286 | Absorber MS Block 50 X 40 X30 MM | 1 |
| C1287 | Absorber Lead Block 50 X 50 X 20 MM | 1 |
| C1738 | Absorber Wood Block 50 X 40 X 30 MM | 1 |
| C1737 | Absorber Thermocol Block 50 X 40 X 30 MM | 1 |
| C1741 | Absorber AL Plate 80 X 55 X 0.22 MM | 1 |
| C1740 | Absorber AL Plate 80 X 55 X 0.90 MM | 1 |
| C1739 | Absorber AL Plate 80 X 55 X 1.60 MM | 1 |
| C1288 | Absorber Lead Plate 70 X 50 X 3 MM | 4 |
| C1289 | Absorber Lead Plate 70 X 50 X 1.6 MM | 1 |
- Geiger-Müller tube and holder.
- Compatible rate meter or counter.
- At least one radioactive source.