Safety Cabinet Beta Gamma Rays

These cabinets are constructed of either 10 mm clear acrylic (for Beta ) or 12 mm lead acrylic (for Gamma ). They are designed to provide protection from the radioactive compounds used in the detection of proteins and radioimmunoassay. Beta emissions from 32P Phosphorous, 35S Sulphur, 3H Tritium and 14C Carbon are effectively blocked by 10 mm thick optical acrylic. Protection from gamma emitting isotopes such as 125I Iodine, 133X Xenon, 57C Cobalt, 99mTe Technetium, 123I Iodine and 67G Gallium is achieved with lead containing acrylic copolymer. 12mm thickness of this material is equivalent to 0.5 mm thickness of lead. (not suitable for more energetic isotopes of iodine - ask about thicker material )This cabinet has two large side doors to provide easy access. It can also be used as a fully enclosed workstation. There is a large working space and, standing or sitting, the users view is unobstructed. A small cut out in the rear provides for cable entry. When not in use the cabinet can be completely closed for the