Gamma radiation source comprising low-density deformable/compressible iridium alloy and an encapsulation
US11116992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure pertains to improvements in a gamma radiation source, typically containing low-density alloys or compounds or composites of iridium in mechanically deformable and compressible configurations, within a sealed encapsulation, and methods of manufacture thereof.
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