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ORTEC
MPC-900-GFW-2/GFL-2
Manual single-sample alpha/beta counter with gas-flow detector
- Detector type
- Hemispherical gas-flow proportional detector, Ø5.7 cm; windowed or windowless
- Weight
- 40 lb; shield +50 lb
16 referenced values
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MPC-900-DP
Manual single-sample alpha/beta counter with gasless scintillation detector
Benchtop gross alpha/beta counter with a dual-phosphor scintillator that needs no counting gas and is easy to move. An optional anti-coincidence guard detector reduces cosmic background, and DUO Express handles programming, data management and control charts. Radon compensation is available for air filters.
- Detector type
- Dual-phosphor scintillator (ZnS + plastic), Ø5.1 cm; gasless operation1
- Weight
- 40 lb; guard +7 lb; shield +50 lb1
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Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-17
Overview
Key features
- Gasless operation – easy to move
- Radon compensation for air filters
- Optional anti-coincidence guard detector and lead shielding
Specifications
The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.
Detector
| Detector type | Dual-phosphor scintillator (ZnS + plastic), Ø5.1 cm; gasless operation1 |
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| Window | Aluminised, 80 µg/cm²1 |
| Sample geometry | Planchets Ø5.1 cm (2 in), 1/8, 1/4 or 5/16 in deep (3.2, 6.3 or 7.9 mm)1 |
Performance
| Typical detection efficiency | Top / 1/8″ / 1/4″ / 5/16″ bottom – optimised for lower-energy betas: ²³⁹Pu 41/34/27/24%, ⁹⁰Sr/Y 53/46/39/37%, ⁹⁹Tc 34/28/24/22%; optimised for higher-energy betas: ²³⁹Pu 40/33/27/24%, ⁹⁰Sr/Y 50/43/37/35%, ⁹⁹Tc 27/22/19/17%1 |
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| Background rate | Warranted alpha/beta (cpm): <0.2/<25 with lead and guard; <0.2/<30 with guard, no lead; <0.2/<55 with lead, no guard; <0.2/<65 with neither1 |
Cooling
| Sample capacity | 1 sample (manual)1 |
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Software & data
| Software | DUO Express for system programming, data management and control charts1 |
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Connectivity & interface
| Communication | Data export via USB flash drive and USB PIC Link1 |
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| User interface | Touch screen1 |
Power & battery
| Power supply | 110–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz1 |
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Environment & ratings
| Operating temperature | 10–40 °C1 |
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Ordering & accessories
| Options | Cosmic guard (ORT-MPC-900-DP-G), lead ring (ORT-MPC-900-SHLD), 1/8, 1/4 and 5/16 in planchets1 |
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General
| Count modes | Alpha only; alpha/beta simultaneously; alpha then beta1 |
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The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.
Documents
Sources
The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.
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