What Is The Price Of A Dosimeter Instrument?

 

 

Dosimeter is an instrument used mostly and almost only in science. So what does a dosimeter do exactly, you ask? In the simplest and most uncomplicated terms, it is a device that measures the amount of ionizing radiation exposure that is encountered through the alpha or beta particles, neutrons, or even x-rays. It is a tool with utmost importance if someone works in a place with radiation exposure. A dosimeter is essential to ensure that no one comes in contact with an unhealthy radiation dosage. Some people are in charge of managing the radiation amounts by setting appropriate standards. This device's main work and function is to keep the radiation levels as low as possible to maintain a healthy environment for everyone because too much of it can be very harmful. It is very harmful to humans to come into direct contact with high radiation levels and can cause irreplaceable damage. Suppose any given radiation levels become too high, making the area dangerous for people. In that case, the dosimeter informs that the particular place is evacuated at the earliest for everyone's safety.  

 

You will find a wide range of dosimeters available, which you can choose from depending on how you use them and what you need them for. Let us say, for example, Geiger Mueller Counters are very quick to respond and are mostly used inside gas chambers. The gas chamber in which it will be located will detect or identify a radiation particle immediately triggering the speaker when you hear a click-like sound. The click sound here is meant to show the fragmentation of the radiation. 

 

Then, we have dose rate meters used for different purposes. This is usually used to detect the level of radiation in an area before people enter that area. If you know a particular place is a hazard, you can pre-check the radiation levels with this dose rate meter to make the job easier. Simply put, it is mostly used to check the levels of ionizing radiation in the area or the place. 

 

Electronic Personal Dosimeter is also another great kind. These dosimeters are used directly by people who work in a high-radiation environment. They have to wear the EPDs, aka Electronic Personal Disometer. Where do they see the results? This dosimeter has a little monitor where you can see the rate and amount of exposure around them. The workers have to wear this around their waists which is also very convenient. 

Next up, we have personal radiation detectors. Only some wear these dosimeters; they are only worn by emergency responders. They must wear the ones with extended ranges to adjust the device to the conditions they will be entering. These detectors separate themselves from EPDs by maintaining meticulous records of exposure rates and total doses of radiation while being monitored. Furthermore, their dose rate range is broader. 

 

Then we have another type, handheld survey meters. These meters are mostly used to measure the radiation levels of the people and where they are. To maintain compliance with the industry's rules, these dosimeters are widely used to detect radioactivity in nuclear and other such facilities. Using these devices, especially in this category, requires knowing how to use them.  

 

Personal Emergency Radiation Detectors are also one of the many times of dosimeters. If the environment that one is working in is very risky and has high radiation levels, then this one is used. They can be used in zones with various temperatures and are handy for risky areas and environments. Suppose the individual wearing this device comes into contact with a harmful environment with excessive exposure. In that case, an alarm will inform you of the situation. This will only happen if you enter an area with higher radiation exposure than the set range.  

 

The last one we will discuss among the many more types of dosimeters is the Radioisotope identification device. These, to explain them in the simplest possible manner, are mostly or always used to detect the levels of radioactivity and radiation on people, things, packages, goods, etc. This is done with the help of gamma-ray spectroscopy. Other than doing this job, they are also used to check whether the results given by other diameters are correct. 

 

How Much Do They Cost?

Now that we have spoken so much about this one device and the various types that they are available in, the next question we must ask here is how much they cost.

 

Let us tell you dosimeters come in a variety of price ranges. You can get very cheap and affordable dosimeters that will get the basic job done, but you will also find a lot of very expensive and much more useful dosimeters. Their dosimeter prices depend on the size, colors, functions available, etc. You will find dosimeters that start from INR 4000 to ones that cost more than Rs. 100000 INR. I hope this was beneficial to you.