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Northern Research Infrastructure Inventory

Gamma counter equipped with a high-purity germanium detector (GWL-150)

Description

This device measures natural gamma radioactivity, including lead-210 and cesium-137, in order to date recent sediments (< 150 years).

Conditions of use

This equipment can be used with the full assistance of a technician or by internal or external users after training. There is an availability of approximately 100 days per year for external users.

ROOM OR LOCATION

AFFILIATION

  • Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre

MANUFACTURER/BRAND

  • Ortec

MODEL

  • GWL-150

IN OPERATION SINCE