Application of Glove Box in Nuclear Material Processing And Biological Sample Protection

In the fields of nuclear science research and biomedical experiments, a specific and controllable atmosphere environment is required for conducting experiments and production operations. Glove box, as a device that can provide isolation and controllable operating environment, plays a crucial role in nuclear material processing and biological sample operation, effectively reducing potential hazards and ensuring the safety and accuracy of experiments and processing.

• The application of glove boxes in nuclear material processing

Nuclear radiation protection

Glove boxes used for nuclear material processing will use special radiation shielding materials such as lead plates or leaded glass. The wall thickness of the glove box body is designed according to the radiation type and intensity of the processed nuclear material to ensure that the radiation dose rate outside the glove box is within a safe range during operation. For example, for handling highly radioactive nuclear waste or highly concentrated nuclear fuel, the shielding layer thickness of the glove box may need to reach several centimeters or even thicker to effectively block the leakage of high-energy radiation such as gamma rays.

In order to reduce the probability of operators coming into contact with radiation, the nuclear protective glove box can also be equipped with a remote control device. Operators can carry out operations such as handling and processing of nuclear materials inside the glove box using robotic arms or automated equipment located far away from the glove box. At the same time, there are various radiation monitoring sensors installed inside the glove box, such as gamma ray detectors, neutron detectors, etc., which can monitor the radiation level inside the glove box in real time and transmit the data to the control room, so that operators can timely understand the situation inside the glove box and take corresponding measures.

• Application of Glove Box in Biological Sample Protection

Aseptic environment assurance

In biomedical experiments, such as cell culture and microbial research, many biological samples need to be operated in a sterile environment. The sterile glove box can disinfect the environment inside the glove box by integrating internal UV sterilization devices, hydrogen peroxide sterilization systems, etc. Filter the gas inside the glove box through an efficient filter to prevent microbial contamination of biological samples. For example, in stem cell culture experiments, ultra clean sterile glove boxes can provide a bacteria free and virus free growth environment for stem cells, which is beneficial for cell proliferation and differentiation research.

Different biological samples have specific requirements for the temperature, humidity, and gas composition of the environment. The glove box can integrate temperature and humidity sensors and gas regulation systems to accurately control the temperature, humidity, and gas composition inside the glove box. For example, in some cell culture experiments, it is necessary to control the temperature at 37 ℃, maintain the humidity at a certain level, and adjust the concentration of carbon dioxide to maintain the pH stability of the cell culture medium. Glove boxes can meet these special environmental control requirements and provide suitable growth and experimental conditions for biological samples.