The INC IR-100 Gamma Ray Camera
Key Benefits
The IR-100 is a type B device It Can be transported without a overpack. A welded stainless steel case houses a depleted uranium shield with an integral titanium "S" tube. The uranium shield is supported and enclosed in polyurethane foam for thermal, mechanical and oxidation protection. A automatic positive locking safety latch plate ensures that the device automatically locks when the source assembly is driven back into the lock box after the exposure. The device is a certified type B package, and has the following certificates: U.S.N.R.C. , U.S.D.O.T. and I.A.E.A. USA/9157/B(U)-96, Canada CDN/E94
The INC IR-100 is used with Iridium-192 sources up to maximum activity of 120 Ci (4440 GBq) for the radiography of steel, copper and brass in the thickness range of .5 to 3 inches.
The use of depleted uranium for shielding results in a significant reduction in both weight and size. The device weight only 53 lbs. (24.1 kg) Stainless steel construction, together with all-metal handle and low center of gravity, make the device suitable for use under rugged field conditions.
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