Radiation processing is independent branch of the modern industry. The technology of radiation is actively applied in various areas of industrial activity. Their number includes sterilization.
The foundation was laid for mastering of radiation sterilization about 15 years ago. Scientists found out that the techniques of disinfecting existing at that time and conservation of food worsen a condition of an ozone layer of the planet. The new way - processing was developed by gamma-rays and the accelerated electrons.
This method was much more effective - food remained suitable for the use longer. For a long time their appearance and flavoring properties remained former. The technique was approved by representatives of World Health Organization. Now radiation sterilization is carried out to about seventy states of the world.
According to the statistical data collected by participants of the International radiation association, the European countries send every year more than 200 thousand tons of the irradiated food for the market. The optimum mode of processing by gamma-rays is developed for the majority of goods. The research of their harmlessness and suitability to the use is conducted.
Use of radiation sterilization in medicine
Gamma radiation becomes widespread more and more as a technique of disinfecting of dressings, medicines, surgical instruments. It is applied and to pharmaceutical serums, food and so forth. This way is among cold sterilizations as temperature of the irradiated object rises slightly. In such industry special installations which operation is made in strict accordance with instructions are used. When sterilization in solid scales is necessary, conveyors are created. Materials process in packed form. At the enterprises, accelerators of electrons and the gamma-ray irradiation plant are installed. In the course of passing of electrons through substance the big share of their energy is spent for ionization. Destruction of microorganisms is as a result carried out. Level of viruses and pathogenic bacteria is reduced in proportion to amount of the used energy of electrons.
Advantages of radiation sterilization before gas
Goods are processed, being placed in tight packings. Thanks to it terms of their storage increase. It is possible to start use of products directly after radiation. In the field of operation of the irradiating installation the accompanying hazardous substances are not created. The products sterilized by gamma-rays remain dry and do not contain cancerogenic components.