Radioisotopes & Research

Radioisotopes in Consumer Products

The function of many common consumer products is dependent on the use of small amounts of radioactive material.

Radioisotopes in Food & Agriculture

Sealed radioactive sources are used in industrial radiography, gauging applications and mineral analysis. Gamma sterilisation is used for medical supplies, some bulk commodities and food preservation.

Radioisotopes in Industry

Sealed radioactive sources are used in industrial radiography, gauging applications and mineral analysis. Gamma sterilisation is used for medical supplies, some bulk commodities and food preservation.

Radioisotopes in Medicine

Radiotherapy can be used to treat some medical conditions, especially cancer. Tens of millions of nuclear medicine procedures are performed each year, and demand for radioisotopes is increasing rapidly.

Radioisotopes in Water Resources & the Environment

Sealed radioactive sources are used in industrial radiography, gauging applications and mineral analysis. Gamma sterilization is used for medical supplies, some bulk commodities and food preservation.

Research Reactors

Many of the world's nuclear reactors are used for research and training, materials testing, or the production of radioisotopes for medicine and industry. There are about 220 such reactors operating, in 53 countries.