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OBJECT TYPE
Cobalt 60/Double-encapsulated
DATE
2013
ARTIFACT NUMBER
2013.0080.003
MANUFACTURER
MDSN
MODEL
C-188
LOCATION
Unknown

More Information


General Information

Serial #
N/A
Part Number
3
Total Parts
3
AKA
Irradiation Pencil
Patents
N/A
General Description
Stainless steel

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length
45.2 cm
Width
N/A
Height
N/A
Thickness
N/A
Weight
N/A
Diameter
N/A
Volume
N/A

Lexicon

Group
Physics
Category
Atomic & nuclear
Sub-Category
N/A

Manufacturer

AKA
MDSN
Country
Unknown
State/Province
Unknown
City
Unknown

Context

Country
Unknown
State/Province
Unknown
Period
New
Canada
Nordion is the world's leading supplier of C-188 cobalt-60 (Co-60) double-encapsulated sources for gamma sterilization also called pencils. Nordion is the originator of the C-188 design, which has become the international standard for performance and reliability. Not only does Nordion provide Cobalt-60 to companies that sterilize products, they also manufacture irradiation systems. There are over 180 large-scale irradiation facilities in operation in 42 countries and over 120 have been built by Nordion. (2013) Their recent innovation is the flexible module food irradiator called GammaFIT. Nordion provides products and services used for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. They also provide sterilization technologies and medical isotopes.
Function
To contain cobalt-60 for shipment to irradiator consumers.
Technical
These pencils are Co-60 sources. They are used in gamma irradiation for food sterilisation and also medical equipment and other products: Medical devices; Medical supplies; Packaging components; Medical tissue; Nuclear reactor parts; Specialized orthopedics; Cosmetics; Spices; Gemstones; Dog chews. Nordion is the originator of the C-188 design, which has become the international standard for performance and reliability. C-188 Specs at a Glance: Standard Source Activity Range Up to 14,250 Ci (527 TBq); Dimensions 451.6 mm (17.78 inches) in length; 11.1 mm (0.437 inches) in diameter; Weight 0.24 kg (0.53 pounds). Source Rack Arrangement Customized to individual requirements for optimum dose uniformity.
Area Notes
Unknown

Details

Markings
Print stamped into end cap: "MDSN 14 [radiation logo]"/ Print stamped into other end cap: "Co60/ C188"/ Print stamped into end cap "AK786".
Missing
N/A
Finish
Smooth polished exterior metal, second layer has a brushed finish.
Decoration
N/A

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