Radiation Counter

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Description:

An inscription on the top of this small and lightweight Geiger Mueller counter reads “MODEL 106B / ‘LUCKY STRIKE’ / GEIGER COUNTER / AEC SGM 49A / PRECISION / RADIATION INSTRUMENTS, INC. / LOS ANGELES 16, CALIF.” A tag reads “USAEC / G100 / No. 949.” This instrument, designed for uranium prospecting, was available in the early 1950s.

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: EM.N-08273Accession Number: 243274Catalog Number: MHI-N-8273Model Number: 106-BSerial Number: 106H1403Catalog Number: N-08273

Object Name: counter

Measurements: overall: 3 3/4 in x 6 3/4 in x 6 1/2 in; 9.525 cm x 17.145 cm x 16.51 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-5e1c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1800304

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