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X-Ray irradiator

SFR Biosciences equipment (UAR3444/US8) located at the ENS Lyon and dedicated to the irradiation of biological samples for research purposes.

 

 

PRESENTATION

The X-ray irradiator from SFR Biosciences (UAR3444/US8) is dedicated to the irradiation of biological samples (eukaryotic cells, bacteria, nematodes, fruit flies, mice, etc.) for research purposes.

This equipment is available to academic and/or industrial laboratories. To learn more: X-ray irradiator

 

EQUIPMENT

X-RAD 320 (PXi) type biological X-ray irradiator delivers a high voltage of 5 to 320 kV allowing precise, homogeneous and deep irradiation doses (ideal for small animals).

Technical information on this equipment is available here:

https://precisionxray.com/x-rad/xrad-320/

 

 

CONTACT/LOCATION

The X-ray irradiator is located at the ENS in Lyon (Monod site).

For information, contact:

Fabrice Mure

Tel: 04 72 72 89 54

Email: fabrice.mure@ens-lyon.fr

 

 

TRAINING

The use of the biological irradiator is strictly limited to authorised persons, i.e. those who have received appropriate training from the instrument manager.

During this training, users receive information about radiation protection and learn how to operate the X-ray irradiator. Users are also guided, according to their experimental needs and receive suitable protocols.

 

BOOKING

 

Booking is made via the internal reservation system:

https://ifr128.univ-lyon1.fr/resas/comens/select.php

 

 

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