Abstract: A review is presented on the status and problem of gamma irradiation facilities for radiation processing. Requirements for the radioisotope source in the radiation processing and its comparison with electron accelerator are discussed. The gamma radioisotope source has speciality in the process of thicker products and source design, though it is inferior on the cost of radiation output. Problems on irradiation facilities such as storage and transportation of the source, the damage of materials used, and dosimetry are discussed. The gamma irradiation facilities for the radiation processing in Japan are introduced.
Publication Year: 1981
Publication Date: 1981-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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