Water-Cooled Diffusion Cloud Chamber

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PIRA Classification: 7D30.61

Description: A cloud chamber, cooled with ice water, is used to observe background radiation or particles from an α or β source.

Special Instructions: If the chamber is disturbed, it will take about 5 minutes to settle down.

Ideally For: Phys 1001, 2303, 2403, 2503, 4511, Ast 1001

Condition: Ok

Setup time: 1 hour.

Safety Issues: None