JL Shepherd Mark 1 137Cs Irradiator
Features
- Safety Interlocks on Door and Source Lift Mechanisms
- Large Cavity, up to 300 mm (Ø) x 350mm (h)
- Controllable Environment
- Uses 137Cs (30 yr half life)
- No frequent dosimetry corrections or costly reloadings
- Variable Flux (up to 100x)
- Simple operation - no motors, transmissions or complicated drive mechanisms
- Fast Source Travel time, no need for time travel corrections
- Spills do not affect operation, easily cleanable
Applications
- Biological Irradiation of animals in a controlled environment
- Botanical and Horticultural Irradiation
- Sterilization of Pharmaceuticals or Medical appliances
- Radiation Research on materials at High or Cryogenic Temperatures
- Radiation Chemistry Reactions (systems can be set up in fixed position and allowed to reach equilibrium conditions before exposure to radiation)
