This set enables a comprehensive range of experimental investigations into the characteristics and properties of radioactive emission to be carried out.The kit consists of the following items:Radioactivity benchAluminium AbsorbersLead AbsorbersSet of Solid Blocks (made of Polystyrene Wood Aluminium Lead)Source Holders x 2 with Bulldog Clips for holding a cup sourceCarriages for Source Holders ahd Absorber PlatesCollimatorFull teacher notesThis experimental set will enable students to investigate the following:To classify radioactive and non-radioactive solids.To investigate the randomness of the radiation emitted by a Radium226 source.To compare the activity of emitters.To reduce the intensity of radiation emitted by a source.To separate the radiation emitted by a Radium226 source.To investigate the rate of decay of a radioactive source and to determine the half-life of that decay process.To determine the range of alpha particles in the air.To investigate the absorption of beta particles in a metal.To investigate the attenuation of gamma rays in lead.To investigate the relationship between the intensity of gamma rays at a point and the distance of that point from the source.To monitor the distribution in space of the emission from a radiation source.To investigate the deflection of a stream of beta particles in a magnetic field.To investigate the back scattering of beta radiation by solids.To gauge the thickness of aluminium foil by the transmission of beta particles.To gauge the level of a liquid or powder by the transmission of beta particles.Additional equipment required for use is as follows:Geiger-Muller Tube (B8H27155) & Geiger-Muller Tube Holder (B8A49724)A compatible rate meter or counter (B8H29280)At least one radioactive source (B849589 B8A49578 or B8A49591)Radioactive Source Handling Tool (B8A49608)