UK testing facilities
NPL Radiation Test Facilities
National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
NPL Teddington, Teddington, Middlesex, England
Access: Yes
Testing capabilities
- Radiation effects
- Materials and structural testing
Services
Gamma-ray irradiation of dosimeters, materials, instruments and electronic components; radiation-hardness testing for space electronics; supporting dosimetry and technical services.
Equipment
Theratron therapy-level 60Co gamma irradiator; NPL page also states three 60Co self-shielded irradiators available for dosimeter, investigation and material testing; Perspex or water phantom and other dosimetry equipment can be hired with the unit. Dose-rate/energy limits are not stated on the current profile.
Standards
Dosimetry can be traceable to national standards of absorbed dose and air kerma; no facility accreditation stated on the cited profile.
Contact
Organisation-wide contact: Phone: +44 2089773222
Approximate location
Teddington ยท Town location