Abstract:
An ionization detector in which a vapor sample flows past a source of ionizing radiation of beta particles and through a recombination region which forces the sample to pass through a tortuous path created by a series of parallel adjacent and spaced insulated washers mounted about a shaft with the washers having different selected openings. The sample first passes through a metallic manifold also having openings and then through the washers followed by the ion collection region which includes a screen of electrically conducting material. A DC voltage source connects the manifold and the screen with an ammeter in series therewith for readout.