HZB1540

Halogen-quenched Siemens mica-window Geiger-Müller counter for alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron measurements. Its thin window broadens charged-particle sensitivity while retaining response to penetrating radiation.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: -

Description

Halogen-quenched Geiger-Müller counter tube with mica window for alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation measurements.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater voltage: -
Nominal heater current: -
Parallel heater voltage: -
Parallel heater current: -
Series capable: No

Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

GeigerMullerCounter

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1963 Siemens

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

GeigerMullerCounter

Characteristics

Capacitance
2 pF
Plateau start
425 V
Maximum
Plateau length
225 V
Minimum
Dead time
60-110 us

Other

Recommended operating voltage
450 V