Thermoelectric Cloud Chamber
Item # 92-7031
The thermoelectric Cloud Chamber is the perfect alternative to existing dry ice variants as it requires no dry ice or water and the only setup necessary is the addition of isopropyl alcohol and connection to an outlet.
Additional Details
The Thermoelectric Cloud Chamber is the perfect alternative to existing time-consuming dry ice variants. The chamber is self-contained and thermoelectrically cooled. It requires no dry ice or water; the only setup necessary is the addition of isopropyl alcohol and connection to an outlet. The chamber contains an integrated power supply and illumination of the chamber is provided by a high-intensity LED. Using the provided source, ionizing radiation tracks should be visible within 10 minutes. Once running the cloud chamber can be made to run for extended periods by adding more alcohol through the access provided in the lid.
The source provided is a thoriated tungsten rod (2%). Thorium is an Alpha emitter and the primary tracks will be due to alpha particles. Occasionally Beta tracks will be seen due to the daughter nuclei of previous decays.
Products being sold are not toys. They are for Educational / Laboratory use only. They are not for use by children 12 and under.
What’s Included
- 1 x Cloud chamber
- 1 x thoriated tungsten radioactive source
- 1 x polystyrene disc
- 1 x instructions for use
Features & Specs
Features
- Visualize alpha and beta decay from a radioactive source, with the ability to differentiate between them from trace thickness and trajectory
- Peltier (thermoelectrically) cooled
- No dry ice required
- Comes complete with a low-activity radioactive source
- No water tanks/tubing/lab setup required
- Minimal running costs
Specifications
- Dimensions: 400×250×180mm
- Weight: 2.5kg
