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The Use of Ionizing Radiation in Industrial Sterilization<\/h1>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”80″ bottom_padding=”80″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Known and used since the 1960s, ionizing radiation<\/a><\/strong> effectively destroys all microorganisms. This makes it one of the most reliable and efficient sterilization processes.<\/p>\n

IONISOS explains what an ionizing particle<\/strong> is and why it is your best ally for a healthy industrial environment.<\/p>\n

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What is ionizing radiation?<\/h2>\n

“Ionizing radiation” refers to an emission of energy, sometimes accompanied by a beam of particles. This includes ionizing rays<\/strong>, which have the unique ability to alter the molecules they pass through. Specifically, they transform atoms into ions. There are four types of ionizing radiation: X-rays, alpha rays, gamma rays, and beta rays.<\/p>\n

Our ionizing sterilization<\/strong> processes utilize gamma and beta rays. The former consists of photons that penetrate deeply into materials, while the latter is a beam of electrons with a lower penetration power but very high energy.<\/p>\n

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Ionizing Sterilization: Techniques and Treatment Process<\/h2>\n

Whether using gamma or beta rays, the ionization treatment<\/strong> follows a similar procedure. An automatic conveyor transports the products to a reinforced concrete protection chamber, where they are exposed to the selected radiation. The duration of this exposure varies depending on the specific requirements.<\/p>\n

By disorganizing the molecular structure of pathogens and other microorganisms, ionizing radiation<\/strong> ensures their complete destruction.<\/p>\n

The choice of radiation for sterilization<\/strong> depends on the type of products:<\/p>\n