9.Uses of Radiation
How is radiation utilized outside of medicine?
How is radiation utilized outside of medicine?
Radiation is also used in industry and agriculture.
Medical Treatment
Treatment
Used in the treatment of cancer.
X-ray imaging
The power of radiation to pass through objects is used to observe and photograph the inside of the body.
Sterilization of medical instruments
Materials can be sterilized with little deterioration or contamination.
Agriculture
Selective breeding
Radiation can be used to produce crops that are resistant to disease and cold.
Pest control
Male pests can be irradiated to sterilize them and reduce the number of pests.
Prevention of germination
Radiation prevents sprouting of potatoes that contain toxic substances.
Industry
Radial Tires
Radiating rubber increases its heat resistance and strength, and is used in the manufacture of tires.
Semiconductor
Radiation is used to further increase the integration density of semiconductors.
Thickness Measurement
Thickness can be accurately measured by measuring changes in the amount of radiation transmitted.
History & Cultural Properties
Chronological Dating
The amount of carbon-14 that emits radiation can be measured to estimate its age.
(using the half-life, one of the characteristics of radiation)
Analysis of cultural assets, paintings, etc.
By applying X-rays to examine them, one can discover treasures hidden inside Buddhist statues or paintings hidden beneath masterpieces by Van Gogh and Picasso.
Everyday Life
Smoke detectors and glow switch starters
It uses the ionizing effect of radiation.
Bath mats and wrapping films for packaging
It is also used to strengthen the quality of foamed plastics and other materials.
Radiation has a variety of uses.
Radiation does not make these products radioactive.
Here's the point!
Radiation is widely used in medicine, industry, cultural assets, and in everyday life in consumer goods and other familiar places.
