SP9 Specifications

Spherical He3 Neutron Proportional Counter

Electrical Characteristics

He3 Pressure (atm)2
Operating Voltage Range (volts)800 - 900
Recommended Operating Voltage850
Tube Capacitance (pF)8
Maximum Plateau Slope (%/ 100V)5
Maximum Resolution (%FWHM)NA
Thermal Neutron Sensitivity (cps/nv)8

Mechanical Characteristics

Nominal Active Length (inch/mm)1.22 / 31
Active Diameter (inch/mm)1.26 / 32
Cathode Material304 St. Stl.
Cathode Wall Thickness (inch/mm)0.020 / 0.51
Operating Temperature Range (°C)-40 to 175
Type of ConnectorSHV
Approx. Weight (grams)128

Equivalent models:

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