Hidex 300 SL - High-performance liquid scintillation counter
The Hidex 300 SL is an instrument designed to meet the needs of liquid scintillation in the most demanding scientific and industrial environments. Its architecture is based on a detection system with three photomultipliers, arranged at 120° to each other, allowing for optimal detection geometry and higher counting efficiency than traditional dual photomultiplier systems. This design guarantees reliable results even in situations where the sample exhibits high quenching phenomena, thus improving sensitivity and reproducibility.
The 300 SL incorporates TDCR technology, an absolute method for determining counting efficiency without the use of internal or external standards. This universal approach is applicable to different isotopes, whether aqueous or organic, and covers tritium (³H), carbon-14 (¹⁴C) and other isotopes used in environmental, medical and industrial applications. TDCR also allows the measurement of Cerenkov radiation from isotopes such as strontium-90/yttrium-90, significantly reducing detection times.
Applications and areas of use
The versatility of the Hidex 300 SL makes it an essential tool for many disciplines. In the field of radiation protection and the nuclear industry, it is used to monitor beta emitters in power stations and in radioactive waste management. Research laboratories benefit from its accuracy for metabolic studies, isotopic traceability and quality control.
In the environmental sector, the 300 SL is used to analyse the radioactivity of surface water, soil and food, thereby contributing to health monitoring and public safety. In medical sciences, it contributes to studies in nuclear medicine, radiopharmacy and the validation of isotope generators. Thanks to its compact size and ease of installation, it can be deployed on research vessels, in mobile laboratories or in facilities requiring transportable instrumentation.
Ergonomics, models and options
The Hidex 300 SL is renowned for its ease of use and user-friendly interface via the MikroWin software, which is compatible with Windows 10 and 11, allowing multi-user management and easy export of results. Users can insert additional samples and define new methods even during operation, ensuring maximum flexibility.
With its compact dimensions and low weight compared to competing models, the 300 SL optimises workspace while maintaining a high level of performance. Its efficiency/simplicity ratio makes it a benchmark in the field of liquid scintillation counting.
