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Record 1 - external organization data 1994-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

A curved tube inside the shield of a radiographic exposure device.

CONT

The source capsule assembly enters and exits the exposure device through the S-tube. The tube is shaped like the letter S to prevent a beam of radiation from escaping through the tube when the source is in its shield.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Physique radiologique et applications
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
DEF

Tube cintré à l'intérieur du blindage d'un dispositif d'exposition, par lequel la source radioactive entre dans l'appareil ou en sort. Cette forme en S vise à empêcher qu'un faisceau de rayonnement ne passe dans le tube lorsque la source est à l'intérieur de son blindage.

Spanish

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