Cobalt-60
History of Cobalt-60
With a long history of more than 70 years, Gamma irradiation continues to deliver efficacy, reliability and cost-effectiveness.
Cobalt-60 Supply
As the leading global supplier of Cobalt-60, Nordion maintains the most geographically and technologically diverse supply network in the world.
A Sustainable Sterilization Method
Gamma irradiation remains a preferred sterilization technology due to its simplicity and reliability in supporting the medical device, pharmaceutical and commercial industries.
Investing for the Future
Nordion is making significant ongoing investments to maintain domestic sources of Cobalt-60 while expanding and diversifying our network.