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JL Shepherd Mark 1 137Cs Irradiator

A&DM are the Australian Representatives
for the J L Shepherd range of Irradiators.

The Mark 1 137Cs Irradiators are designed for Biological,
Biochemical, Horticultural, Chemical and Electronic Applications.

 

The Shepherd Mark 1
is part of a complete range of
Hospital and Laboratory Irradiators.

Irradiator

 

For information on the full range
please contact
Analogue & Digital Measurements

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

 

Accessories

  • Access Tubes
  • Controlled Atmosphere Systems
  • High and Low Temperature Irradiation Chambers
  • Irradiation Coils for Gas or Liquid Irradiation
  • Additional Turntable Positions
  • Dual and Higher Speed Turntables
  • Attenuators (x2, x5, x10, x50, x100)
  • Shaped Attenuators
  • Variable Slit Attenuators
  • Animal Chambers
  • Test Tube Holders

 

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)

 

Specifications

Model Cavity (diameter
x length) (mm)
Max Loading
137Cs (Ci)
Weight (Kg)
(approx)
Dimensions (diameter
x height) (mm)
22 100 x 150 6,000 910 736 x 1,524
25 150 x 200 8,000 1,360 736 x 1676
30 100 x 250 10,000 1,820 736 x 1,727
68 300 x 300 12,000 2,360 812 x 1828
68-A 300 x 350 12,000 2,720 812 x 1,981

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