Ionisation chamber

Ionisation chamber

An instrument that detects and measures ionising radiation by measuring the electrical current that flows when radiation ionises gas in a chamber, making the gas a conductor of electricity.

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Industry/Domain: Environment
Category: Radiation hazards
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