X-Ray Technology

Three electron accelerators, one Rhodotron TT100 and two Rhodotron TT300, are equipped with an X-Ray line in addition to the standard E-Beam line. 

Both TT300 systems are designed according to the Dual Line principle, in which two different process conveyors are optimised for the respective technology to be used. Mediscan was the first industrial supplier that put Dual Line systems into operation.

When high-energy electrons impinge on the tantalum target installed at the X-Ray scan horn, part of their energy is converted into X-Ray photons. These photons exhibit essentially the same effects as photons derived from the radioactive decay of 60Co.

Our irradiators stand out for their thoroughly characterized X-Ray field, the highest-possible level of dose homogeneity, and the possibility of applying a very low irradiation dose. They open up new fields of application and options for optimal product irradiation as well as the treatment of products with complex requirements.