Fluke Biomedical 6000-529 - Manual (Page 5)

General Information
Introduction
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Section 1
General Information
1.1 Introduction
The Model 6000-529 Mammographic Ion Chamber is an ion chamber especially designed to measure low
energy x
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ray exposure as encountered in mammography.
1.2 Application
The Model 6000-529 Mammographic Ion Chamber is specifically designed for measurement of exposure
rate from the output of mammographic x-ray tubes.
1.3 Specifications
Volume 3.3 cm 3
Size 41 mm x 14 mm high
Window Material Polycarbonate
Window Thickness 9.5 mg/cm 2
Sensitivity 1 nC/R, nominal (0.087 nC/Gy)
Energy Dependence Within ± 5% from 0.2 mm AI HVL to 5.0 mm AI
Angular Response ± 2% for radiation incidence of up to 30° from normal
Max. Exposure Rate 13 R/min at 300 V bias for 99% collection efficiency
Accessories Custom carrying case and detachable acrylic stem
Cable Length 10 meters
Cable Termination BNC signal and banana HV or BNC Triax
Weight 128 g