Common use of Cobalt Clause in Contracts

Cobalt. 60 is the radioisotope used as the energy source in the sterilization process. This type of facility must be licensed and regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the appropriate state agencies. Construction will be of steel frame with an exterior wall of concrete and/or brick. The proposed Project consists of an industrial building that houses a radiation cell. The cell is a reinforced concrete structure that is built over a stainless steel lined pool of water (the isotope is lowered into the water when personnel access to the cell is required). A major component of each facility is a proprietary, computer-controlled conveyor system that transports the materials to be sterilized through the radiation cell.