DIR-SIT Facilities

  
 


Irradiation Information


Facility Name Comisión México Americana para la Erradicación del Gusano Barrenador del Ganado.
Insect Reared Cochliomyia hominivorax
Type of irradiation source
Model Husman Irradiator 521
Initial capacity (Ci)/date 46800 Cu
Type of dosimetry Fricke Chemical Dosimetry
Frequency of dose measurement Every 6 months
Radiosterilization dose (Gy) 65 ˆ 70 Gy
Dose rate (Gy/hour)/date 2100 Gy/h. 20/march/03
Temperature before irradiation (°C)
Temperature at irradiation (°C)
Atmosphere condition Air
Time of anoxia before irradiation (min)
Stage of insect treated