As a regulatory requirement, the integrity of a sealed radiation source is to be examined on a routine basis. Typically, contamination wipe testing must be undertaken annually to ensure that sealed radiation sources have not developed leak(s), the exact time frame is specified in the relevant code of practise for the radiation practise being performed.

Wipe testing is a method of analysis which processes a sample from the surface of a sealed source apparatus or source holder. Usually, a thin round of material such as cotton or paper, which has been wet with a solution, is used to wipe specific areas. This wipe creates a sample of what is present on the surface, which can then be tested for contamination by a radiation specialist.

At Nuclear Australia, we process these samples in our laboratory. Our equipment identifies distinctly for alpha and beta particle emission. Following completion of testing, we provide a wipe test certificate. This certificate details the method used to analyse the wipe sample and whether radiation contamination was found to be present.

To make this service easily accessible for our customers, we provide a wipe test kit which includes the components and instructions required to correctly perform the wipe procedure and details of where to send the sample for inspection by our specialists.

To obtain a wipe test kit or to enquire about our service, please contact us below.

Alternatively, add this product to your cart and check out. Nuclear Australia will contact you within 24 hours of receiving your purchase.

[gravityform id=”6″ title=”false” description=”false”]