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Gamma radiation source comprising low-density deformable/compressible iridium alloy and an encapsulation

US11116992B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2019
Grant dateSep 14, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 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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