Proportional Counter Tube Size

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Lawson Boucher
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Proportional Counter Tube Size

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So i am interested in getting a neutron detection system setup with a NIM System and a BF3 Proportional Counter for my Fusor. But, i have been looking around trying to find what size i should get but i haven't been able to find anything. :( So i was wondering does anyone here know where and what size i should get in these tubes?
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Purchase the absolute largest tube that you can afford. Internal volume = sensitivity and low end detection. A newbie needs low end detection.

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Lawson Boucher
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Re: Proportional Counter Tube Size

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ok thanks!
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