Gammakäsittely
Gammakäsittely is a Finnish term referring to gamma irradiation, a process that uses ionizing radiation from a cobalt-60 source to sterilize or modify materials. This method is widely employed in various industries due to its effectiveness and ability to penetrate packaging.
In the medical field, gammakäsittely is crucial for sterilizing single-use medical devices such as syringes, gloves,
Beyond healthcare, gammakäsittely finds applications in the food industry to extend shelf life and prevent spoilage.
In industrial settings, gammakäsittely is used to modify polymers, enhancing their properties like strength and heat
The gammakäsittely process involves passing products through a chamber containing a gamma source. The radiation energy