Gamma Irradiation Applications
Application
Versatile Applications in Healthcare, Food, Raw Materials, and Material Modification
Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Laboratory Supplies
Gamma rays have strong penetrating power, allowing products to be irradiated after packaging. Gamma irradiation is widely used for medical devices, pharmaceutical raw materials, cosmetics, and laboratory supplies.
Medical Devices
Gauze, cotton swabs, surgical gowns, gloves, catheters, and other medical consumables
Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics
Pharmaceutical raw materials, cosmetic ingredients, powders, and other suitable products
Laboratory & Packaging Supplies
Sterile packaging bags, Petri dishes, test tubes, and other laboratory consumables
Food & Agricultural Products
Depending on product characteristics and applicable regulations, gamma irradiation can be used for microbial control, sprout inhibition, and related treatments of certain foods and agricultural products, helping improve product hygiene and safety and support storage management.
Microbial Control
Spices, seasonings, dehydrated vegetables, and other food items permitted under applicable regulations
Sprout Inhibition
Potatoes, garlic, onions, and other suitable products
Material Modification & Industrial Applications
In addition to sterilization, gamma irradiation can induce crosslinking, degradation, or polymerization reactions to modify polymer properties for materials research and development and industrial processes.
Crosslinking
Improving the heat resistance and mechanical properties of certain polymers
Degradation
Using irradiation to alter polymer chain structures and material properties
Polymerization
Using radiation to initiate polymerization reactions and develop materials with specific functions