Nuclear Australia

Overview 

Nuclear Australia 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.

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)