Irradiation of polymeric films
Dedicated equipment for irradiation of polymeric films: roller device, characteristics, beams possibilities...
The cave G4 is equipped with a roller device which allows irradiation of polymeric films according to the next figure:
- The maximum width of the film is 50 cm
- Possibility of different angles of incidence of the ions on the film.
- Mechanical adjustments allow five speed ranges for irradiation.
| Range | Minimum speed (m/mn) | Maximum speed (m/mn) |
| 1 | 0.25 | 1.25 |
| 2 | 1.1 | 5.6 |
| 3 | 5 | 25 |
| 4 | 22 | 111 |
| 5 | 100 | 500 |
- GANIL beams (heavy ions, high energy and large intensity) allow real industrial production with various ion tracks density (up to 109 pps/cm2 )
- Most used beam: Xe 7.6 MeV/u
- Some samples can be done on demand; please contact: Technology Transfer Office
a Belgian company, IT4IP S.A., developing products based on ion track technology on polymers, works with the GANIL heavy ions beams since a few years.
The roller device for irradiation of polymeric films, situated in the cave G4 at GANIL
More information on the characteristics of the roller are here (pdf document)
