Gamma Ray Sterilization Study on a Perna perna Mussel Reference Material

Authors

  • Edson Gonçalves Moreira Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares (IPEN-CNEN/SP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
  • Mônica Beatriz Mathor Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares (IPEN-CNEN/SP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
  • Marina Beatriz Agostini Vasconcellos Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares (IPEN-CNEN/SP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5132/eec.2013.01.023

Keywords:

decimal reduction value, gamma ray sterilization, mussel, Perna perna, reference material, security assurance level

Abstract

In this study the most suitable gamma ray dose for the sterilization of a new Perna perna mussel reference material was investigated. Different gamma ray doses were applied and microbiological loads of irradiated subsamples and a non-irradiated control subsample were studied. A 0.90 kGy decimal reduction value was estimated at the microbiological load test conditions and it was concluded that a 5 kGy dose is suitable for the sterilization of the mussel reference material.

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Published

30-11-2013

How to Cite

Moreira, E. G., Mathor, M. B., & Vasconcellos, M. B. A. (2013). Gamma Ray Sterilization Study on a Perna perna Mussel Reference Material. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Contamination, 8(1), 149–152. https://doi.org/10.5132/eec.2013.01.023

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Short Communication

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