Experimental Radioactivity Kit
Product Code : EL-AS-10819
Quick Answer: Experimental Radioactivity Kit is a set for experimental investigations into the characteristics and properties of radioactive emission, with absorbers, solid blocks, a radioactivity bench, source holders, carriages, a collimator and full teacher notes.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Lead and aluminium absorbers
- Set of solid blocks made of polystyrene, wood, aluminium and lead
- Radioactivity bench with carriages for source holders and absorber plates
- Source holders x 2, with bulldog clips for holding a cup source
- Collimator
- Full teacher notes
About This Product
Investigations include classifying radioactive and non-radioactive solids, back scattering and absorption of beta radiation, gauging foil thickness and liquid or powder level by beta transmission, finding a half-life, the range of alpha particles in air, attenuation of gamma rays in lead, how gamma ray intensity varies with distance and the deflection of beta particles in a magnetic field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What else is needed to use the kit?
At least one radioactive source, a radioactive source handling tool, a Geiger-Muller tube and tube holder, and a compatible rate meter or counter.
Related: Atomic Structure, Beta Stopper (For Radioactive Sources), Radioactive Half Life Activity.
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