Like ultraviolet radiation and X-rays, gamma rays can kill microorganisms and are used to sterilize food and other objects, such as medical instruments and equipment. Gamma radiation is also a ...

We use this property of radiation to kill cancer cells as well as harmful bacteria and other micro-organisms ... The ionizing power of gamma rays is low, but they are difficult to stop and ...

As gamma rays pass through the packaging and syringe, they will kill viruses and bacteria which contaminate the syringe. As long as the equipment remains in a sealed plastic pack it will remain ...