Geiger Counter

overall

Name/Title

Geiger Counter

Entry/Object ID

2004.35.2

Description

Geiger counter with orange case and "MODEL SU-10 RADIAC / (AN / PDR T-18) SERIAL NO. 5424 / MANUFACTURED BY / Tracerlab INC / BOSTON, MASS." printed on the top. The top has 3 black dials and one silver one. The handle is built onto the top of the piece and the lid is held to the base with 4 screws, one on each corner. On the end of the two short sides are 2 "D" rings each side. No wand.

Use

Peterson Jr., Dr. Oscar S. (1912-1988)

Acquisition

Accession

2004.35

Source or Donor

Peterson, Jeneva P. (1915-2008)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Given in Memory of Dr. O.S. Peterson, Jr.

Made/Created

Date made

1949 - 1955

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Counter, Geiger

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Detector, Radiation

Nomenclature Class

Nuclear Physics T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

6-1/4 in

Length

10-1/4 in

Material

Metal, Composition, Plastic

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Peterson, Oscar S., Jr. (1912-1988)