Decaycounter
Decaycounter
Last updated: 19.09.2024
Contact Information:
Email Address: dennisbeckapps@gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
1. What is DecayCounter and how does it work?
Answer:
DecayCounter is a mobile app to calculate the decay of radioactive materials. It includes various calculators to compute the remaining activity of a substance, the time needed for decay, the half-life of isotopes, and conversions between different units such as milliCurie (mCi) and Mega Becquerel (MBq). The app uses standard decay formulas based on half-life values provided by the user to ensure accurate calculations.
2. How do I calculate the remaining radioactive activity in the app?
Answer:
To calculate the remaining radioactive activity, navigate to the "Remaining Activity Calculation" page in the app. Enter the initial radioactive activity, elapsed time in hours, and the half-life of the radioactive material. Once you input these values, tap the "Calculate" button, and the app will display the remaining activity. You can also view the history of your calculations, which is saved even if you exit the app.
3. How does the "Total Initial Activity" feature work?
Answer:
The "Total Initial Activity" feature is designed to calculate the amount of activity needed for a specific duration of work. For example, if you have multiple radioactive elements, you can use this feature to calculate how much initial activity is required to ensure each element has the necessary radioactive dose. Input the required activity per element, the half-life of the substance, the number of elements per hour, and the total hours worked. The app will calculate the total initial activity needed to maintain the required dose.
App-Specific Information:
App Category: Education
Display Name: Decaycounter
Version: 2
Build: 2
Troubleshooting Guide:
1. The app is crashing or freezing. What should I do?
Solution:
If the app is crashing or freezing:
Try closing the app completely and reopening it.
Ensure that your device has enough available memory and that no other intensive apps are running in the background.
If the issue persists, restart your device and try opening the app again.
If the problem continues after trying these steps, consider uninstalling and reinstalling the app. This often resolves any installation or configuration issues.
2. My calculations aren’t saving or loading properly. How can I fix this?
Solution:
If your result history or saved calculations aren’t loading:
Make sure you have given the app permission to access device storage, as it uses local storage to save your data.
Go to your device's settings and check that storage permissions are enabled for the DecayCounter app.
If the problem persists, try clearing the app's cache:
Android: Go to Settings > Apps > DecayCounter > Storage > Clear Cache.
iOS: Offload the app and reinstall it.
If clearing the cache doesn't help, reinstalling the app should reset any potential file corruption.
3. The app isn't working correctly after an update. How do I resolve this?
Solution:
If you're experiencing issues after updating the app:
Ensure your device is running the latest version of its operating system (iOS or Android).
Try restarting the app or your device to see if the issue resolves itself.
If the app still isn’t working, try uninstalling and reinstalling it. This can fix update-related issues caused by conflicting app data.
Make sure you back up any important data before reinstalling the app, although your calculation history should be preserved if stored locally.
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