Ionizing radiation comes from radioactive sources such as cobalt 60 and cesium 137 and non-radioactive sources such as X-ray tubes. Radioactive sources are unstable materials where gamma rays originate from the nucleus. X-rays originate in the electron fields surrounding the nucleus or are machine-produced.

Because of the penetrating properties of ionizing radiation and their ability to kill microorganisms, ionizing radiation is used to sterilize or reduce the microbial load of many different types of products such as medical devices, packaging, cosmetics, foods, and agricultural products. It is also used to alter the properties of many different polymers through recombination, cross-linkage, and cross scission.

Features:
○ Durable and lightweight aluminum construction for easy handling.
○ Can be placed on the floor or either of the two chamber shelves, offering dose rate flexibility.
○ Compatible with placing well plates and petri dishes directly on its surface.
○ Dimensions: 10.76″ x 13.36″ x 0.125″.

Benefits:
○ Provides a versatile platform for various sample sizes and containers.
○ Allows researchers to adjust dose rates based on shelf placement

Features:
○ Made with proprietary RADPlus material for uniform dosing and higher dose rates.
○ Can accommodate well plates, petri dishes, and other lab components placed directly on the shelf.
○ Features corner markings to align the Well Plate Holder precisely.
○ Dimensions: 10.75″ x 13.4″ x 1.5″.

Benefits:
○ Offers higher dose rates compared to the Aluminum Shelf, while maintaining uniformity.
○ Provides flexibility in sample placement and compatibility with multiple container types.

The RADPlus™ Vial Holder is esigned to be compatible with the RS 1800•Q & 1800•Q4 Biological Irradiators, specifically configured for cell irradiation applications.

Features:

• Designed to hold vials and tubes with volumes ranging from 2 mL to 50 mL
• Accommodates multiple vial sizes simultaneously
• Features an inclined design to optimize vial positioning within the radiation field
• Dimensions: Diameter: 10″, Height: 2.5″

• Ensures consistent and uniform dosing across different vial sizes

Features:
○ Compatible with standard 24- and 96-well plates.
○ Can be used on the Aluminum Shelf, RADPlus Shelf, or the floor of the chamber at levels 1 or 2.
○ Features corner markings for precise placement on the shelves.
○ Dimensions: 8″ x 6″ x 1.75″.

Benefits:
○ Provides dose rate flexibility depending on its placement within the chamber.
○ Using the RADPlus Shelf yields higher dose rates than the Aluminum Shelf, maintaining comparable dose uniformity

Features:
○ Accommodates three standard-size (100 mm x 15 mm) petri dishes or up to fourteen smaller-sized petri dishes.
○ Dimensions: 10″ x 10″ x 1.75″.

Benefits:
○ Enables simultaneous irradiation of multiple petri dish samples.