DIR-SIT Facilities

  
 


Irradiation Information


Facility Name Bioplanta Mendoza
Insect Reared Ceratitis capitata
Type of irradiation source Co60
Model IMCO 20
Initial capacity (Ci)/date 20000
Type of dosimetry TLH
Frequency of dose measurement Once a year
Radiosterilization dose (Gy) 110 Gy
Dose rate (Gy/hour)/date 183.3 Gy/hour (2002/02/27)
Temperature before irradiation (°C)
Temperature at irradiation (°C)
Atmosphere condition Air
Time of anoxia before irradiation (min) 2 hours
Stage of insect treated Pupae