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General Irradiator Description

Gammacell Irradiator

Blue Dot The Gammacell 40 Exactor is a versatile research irradiator with applications covering radioimmunology, radio sensitivity and cell biology.
Blue Dot The unit is a self contained gamma irradiator.
Blue Dot Key features include reproducible dose rate, excellent dose uniformity, and a large volume chamber.
Blue Dot The unit is suitable for the irradiation of mitotically inactive cell culture media, mixed lymphocyte cultures and cellular blood components.
Blue Dot The unit incorporates self shielding and other safety features to protect the user from the harmful effects of radiation.
Blue Dot Never attempt to tamper with the safety systems or remove the shielding material.
Blue Dot As an operator of the irradiator, you are required to obey all safety instructions and procedures.

Irradiation Chamber

Sample Chamber Sample Tray
Sample Chamber

Sample Tray

Blue Dot The irradiation chamber consists of a sample cavity in which the plastic sample tray sits.
Blue Dot The sample cavity is within the hinged sample chamber door.
Blue Dot The door swings out from the body of the unit to allow convenient, safe, and easy access to the sample.
Blue Dot The sample tray has three ventilation access holes in its side.
Blue Dot One hole is used for air ventilation to the sample chamber.
Blue Dot The other holes may be used to allow instrument monitor leads to be connected to the test subject in the chamber.

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