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GL172 – Make your own spark counter.
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The spark counter is a piece of equipment highly recommended in practical demonstrations of radioactivity. It is a device designed for detecting alpha radiation and for demonstrating its ionising char.. more
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GL188 - Using EHT power supplies
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Straight forward guidance on the safe use of EHT power supplies, including identifying the various coloured connectors found on common school power supplies
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Bulletin 135 - Summer 2009
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This edition includes notes on sensible activities for open days for primary-aged pupils, the Getting Practical project, a spark counter for radioactivity practicals, rare earth (neodymium) magnets, a.. more
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GL145 - Odd behaviour of some americium‐241 cup style sources
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Several schools have told us that when detecting alpha emissions with a GM tube, their americium‐241 source appeared to have become less radioactive than when it was new1. The source worked as exp.. more
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GL190 - Using electrostatic generators - making sparks
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Straight forward advice on the safe use of the Van de Graaff generator and Wimshurst machines, with some suggestions on suitable practical activities.
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Bulletin 172 - Autumn 2021
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In this terms issue :-From the director: Editorial COVID-19 UpdateCLEAPSS DocumentsUpdate to GL118, Making a GM counter unitCLEAPSS membership renewalsIdeas for knitted modelsAlgal ballsThe CLEAPSS RP.. more
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GL172a – Make your own spark counter - 3D Printer File
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Make your own spark counter - 3D Printer File.Please note the person printing this will need to decide on the settings – and the type of printer. 
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Bulletin 169 - Autumn 2020
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- From the Director (the importance of practical work)- Return to school September 2020 guidance- Keeping your membership up to date- Alternatives to cheek cells- Food tests- Chemical store poster (go.. more
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E267 - Investigation of school americium sources
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Participation in the CLEAPSS/ University of Liverpool investigation of school americium sources
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GL066 - A pattern of failure of radium-226 foil sources
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CLEAPSS has received a small but steadily increasing number of calls from schools regarding a red-brown discolouring on the surface of the metal disc of their radium sealed source.
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