Measurement range
α
Inspection of the surfaces of materials and objects for the presence of alpha emitters. This type of measurement requires a suitable detector and adequate access to the surface under examination — factors such as distance, moisture, surface roughness and shielding of the source may affect the result.
β
Screening of the surfaces of materials, equipment and waste to detect elevated beta readings. The selection of the probe and interpretation of the results take into account, amongst other things, the energy of the radiation and the potential influence of gamma background on the reading.
γ
Field and monitoring measurements of materials, equipment and the environment. Depending on the equipment used and the purpose of the test, these may include the assessment of readings or dose rates, the localisation of the source, and gamma-ray spectrum analysis to aid in the identification of radionuclides.
n
Monitoring measurements using detectors designed for neutron radiation. These can assist in the search for and initial assessment of objects or areas requiring further verification. Neutron radiation requires a separate detector and measurement procedure.
X
Monitoring measurements of X-ray radiation in the vicinity of equipment and installations that utilise X-rays. The survey may be used for an initial inspection of a specified location or piece of equipment to check for the presence of radiation and to identify areas requiring further verification. The scope of the measurement is selected according to the type of equipment, operating conditions and the purpose of the inspection.
How we work
Within the agreed scope, we can carry out measurements at designated points or scan a specified object, batch of material or area in order to detect elevated readings and narrow down their location. We determine the scope of work prior to the survey, based on the type of material, the information available and the purpose of the measurement.
Upon completion, we provide a summary of the readings, a description of the measurement conditions and an indication of any locations or samples requiring further verification. If radionuclide identification, quantitative activity determination or a formal conformity assessment is required, the scope and location of the test must be confirmed on a case-by-case basis.
Purchase of non-ferrous metals from production waste, dismantling and wholesale supplies
We purchase germanium, gallium, tantalum, niobium, cobalt, tungsten, rare-earth metals and other critical metals – from tooling, manufacturing and specialist scrap.
We purchase gold, silver, platinum and palladium from scrap jewellery, industrial scrap, electronic scrap and catalytic converters.
Purchase of steel and cast iron scrap from demolition sites, the dismantling of structures, production waste and wholesale supplies.
The collection of recyclable materials from production, dismantling and collection, for onward processing and recycling.
We purchase cables, electric motors, mixed metals, and electronic and electrical scrap for metal recovery.
Radiometric studies
Waste management
Management of energy projects
Professional document destruction
Waste transport
Consultancy services
Weighing scrap metal
Radiometers
Precise radiation measurements.
Spectrometers
Identification and analysis of materials.
Material analysis
Our in-house laboratory
