Spark Discharge Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in Africa
Product Code : DA-AAN-11400
Quick Answer: The Spark Discharge Apparatus shows the random nature of radiation: bright sparks appear when alpha particles cause ionisation between a charged circular wire grid and a steel electrode. It needs a 5kV EHT power supply and an alpha radiation source.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Sliding holder for an alpha radiation source
- Scale for measuring the effect of source-to-grid distance
- Charged circular wire grid and steel electrode
- BNC to BNC cable link to a timer scaler and frequency meter
- 4mm insulated sockets for the EHT supply
- Vacuum formed black plastic case
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 400g |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 310 x 77 x 85mm |
| Power requirement | 5kV EHT power supply |
| EHT connections | 4mm insulated sockets |
| Counter connection | BNC to BNC cable |
About This Product
Each spark marks ionisation by an alpha particle, so watching the sparks shows how irregularly radiation arrives. Moving the source along its sliding holder and reading the scale lets students study how the distance between source and grid changes the effect. For counting, the unit connects to a timer scaler and frequency meter through a BNC to BNC cable. Laboratories and distributors in Lithuania, Burkina Faso, Tunisia, Rwanda and Solomon Islands can order the Spark Discharge Apparatus from Didactic Africa for export.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Spark Discharge Apparatus need to run?
A 5kV EHT power supply and an alpha radiation source. Connections from the EHT supply are made through 4mm insulated sockets.
Q2. Can the sparks be counted electronically?
Yes. It connects to a timer scaler and frequency meter via a BNC to BNC cable.
Q3. How is the source distance changed?
The alpha source sits in a sliding holder, and a scale shows the distance between the source and the grid.
Related: Atoms and Nuclei range, Radioactive Source Americium, Geiger Muller Counter.
For a quotation on the Spark Discharge Apparatus, contact Didactic Africa.
