The iia Information Hub aims to provide material which will be of value to iia members. Information sources will be categorised so as to collate data into recognisable and useful areas of interest. We aim to ensure that listed categories are dynamic so that they can be updated to reflect changing areas of interest and concern.
The Transport Facilitation Working Group (TFWG) is a standing group of experts whose role is to propose strategies and activities necessary to facilitate the safe and secure global transport of radioactive materials, and to contribute to their implementation. It submits regular reports to the Inter-Agency...
This document was published by the IAEA in 2013. It is based on work undertaken by consultancy meetings in 2008 and 2009. The report can be accessed here Guidance on the Control & Validation of Processes in Radiation Facilities or via the IAEA website. ...
A Non-Dynamic Electron Beam Spread Device for electron accelerators developed by Huazhong University of Science and Technology and Wuxi El Pont Radiation Technology Co., Ltd A Non-Dynamic Electron Beam Spread Device for electron accelerators has been developed under a cooperation of two research groups directed by...
Crosslinked insulation and jacketing provide environmentally friendly wires and cables with improved performance properties such as resistance to abrasion, higher temperature use, chemical resistance and the ability to withstand greater mechanical forces. This White Paper was published by IBA in 2021. Click to access the IBA...
The linked article appeared in MIT news. It is said that the technique will enable continuous measurement of the changes in materials in high radiation environments. The article includes the following quote about the research - “Our whole goal was to monitor how materials evolve when...
The radiation processing industry and other users of radioactive material have developed highly effective safety and security arrangements in response to risks and regulatory requirements. The security systems implemented at the facility level have been mostly designed to deter and respond to physical attacks conducted...
The evolution of Cobalt-60 supply and demand is regularly addressed. Recent information includes the following: June 2023 - Cobalt-60: Investing for the Future of Gamma Sterilization (iia summary of Nordion webinar. Sign up to view the webinar here) March 2023 - The critical production of...
