Fallout Radiation Detector

Name/Title

Fallout Radiation Detector

Entry/Object ID

1000.62.1

Description

Detector, Radiation, Fallout

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Dr. Henry L. Richter Corp.

Notes

possible date made: 1950s-1960s where made: Pasadena, CA model name: Nu-Klear model number: 1

Material

Plastic

Color

Gold

General Notes

Note

Pink pellets in clear column. Shaking device gives pellets electrostatic charge so they float in cylinder. Ionizing radiation causes pellets to lose charge and drop, indicating presence of radioactivity. No batteries required.