Summary
Geiger-Muller tube, a gas filled cold cathode diode. It is operated at a voltage just below the breakdown voltage so that any ionising particle will trigger breakdown, which is detected and extinguished by the attached electronic circuitry. Operates at 380 Volts.
Manufacturer: Century Electronics, England
Physical Description
Tubular bulb with 4 pin European style base.
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Collecting Areas
Engineering, Information & Communication, Science & Measurement
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Unknown Source, 01 Sep 1971
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Inscriptions
Bulb: Century Electronics (paper label)/Type G.10R/operate at 380Volts/No.LC.2837 (paper label)/Made in England (paper label)
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Overall Dimensions
202 mm (Length), 25 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Physical Apparatus & Instruments, Thermionic Electron Valves