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Do gamma irradiators have radioactive waste disposal problem?

April 26, 2017disposal Gamma irradiators problem radioactive waste

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Do gamma irradiators have radioactive waste disposal problem?

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No. Cobalt-60, which is used as the source of radiation energy, decays over many years to non-radioactive Nickel. When the radioactivity falls to a low level, the source pencils are returned to the supplier, who has the option of safely storing them or process further for eventual disposal.