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.
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