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Gamma radiation is the type of electromagnetic radiation commonly used to sterilize foods and medical instruments. It effectively kills bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens without significantly raising the temperature of the items being sterilized. This process, known as radiation sterilization, helps prolong shelf life and ensures safety without the use of chemicals.
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Which type of EM radiation is used to sterilize foods and medicine instruments?
Ionizing radiation, specifically gamma rays and X-rays, are used for sterilizing foods and medical instruments. These high-energy forms of electromagnetic radiation are able to penetrate materials and kill microorganisms by damaging their DNA structure.
What is gamma radiation used for?
Non destructive control, especially of metals Irradiation of foods, sterilizing medical goods and equipments Radiotherapy and diagnostic for cancer Computer tomography
What does radurised mean?
Radiation of foods, etc, to prolong freshness. Considered to be dangerous.
What are some positive uses of nuclear radiation?
One application is in neutron bombs. At 500 times the lethal dosage of radiation, they will almost instantly kill a tank crew that is inside of their tank. A medical application could be in the treatment of cancer, but it is unknown if it is more practical than other methods of radiotherapy.
Can radiation cook a potato and why?
Yes. Microwave radiation causes polarized molecules (like water) in foods to vibrate, which generates heat, which cooks the food.
Which foods can be irradiatied?
Any food. That's why radiation is so dangerous. Hope this helps.
What are some naturally occurring ways we receive radiation?
I assume you mean ionizing electromagnetic radiation. Cathode ray tube televisions (i.e. the non-flatscreen televisions) and some other electric devices produce some radiation. While it might sound pretty excessive all these sources add up to a very small amount of radiation. About 2.4 mSv. Most additional radiation people receive are from medical imaging methods such as a CT-scan (20 mSv)
What is Ultra violet-ray and gamma radiation os uses?
ultraviolet can be used in water treatment plants to kill bacteria instead of adding chlorine or ozone. gamma radiation can be used on some packaged foods to kill microorganisms and parasites instead of pasteurization. It is almost universally used on spices already.
What has the author Helen Norman Saputo written?
Helen Norman Saputo has written: 'Medical secretary's standard reference handbook' -- subject(s): Handbooks, Management, Medical offices, Medical secretaries
Is radiation all around us?
Yes, radiation is all around us in the form of natural background radiation from sources like cosmic rays, radon gas, and even certain foods. However, the levels of this background radiation are usually very low and not harmful to our health.
How is gamma radiation useful?
Gamma radiation is the most ionising type of radiation, and has a high frequency because of it's short wavelength. It's uses include:killing microorganisms and bacteriakilling mould and insects in/on foodsterilising hospital equipment (especially plastic equipment as it could be damaged in other sterilising methods e.g. - heat)carrying out CT scansradiation therapycancer treatment / curing
What is radiation used for?
radiation is used for many things such as medicines, sterilizing foods, generalisationin electricity and heat, many industrial uses and many many more=====(such as seeing things, using the radio, watching TV, operating GPS, using acellphone, taking an X-ray of your teeth, getting a CT or MRI when you're hurt,toasting bread, getting a nice tan, taking a photo, looking at the moon, etc.)I'm going to assume that you mean ionizing radiation. Off the top of my head, major non-research uses include:- Diagnostics (e.g. medical imaging, materials inspection, etc.)- Sterilization (e.g. irradiated foods, irradiated seeds, etc.)- Sensors (e.g. smoke detectors, thickness gauges, etc.)electromagnetic radiation allows me to listen to the radio; heat radiation makes me warm at the beach; sound radiation carries your speech to me; ionizing radiation allows the sterilization of hospital supplies.
