The application of beta rays in industry is very extensive, covering multiple fields such as material testing, sterilization and disinfection, environmental monitoring, etc. These applications not only improve the efficiency and quality of industrial production, but also make important contributions to environmental protection and human health.

1、 Material testing

Penetration ability: Beta rays have high penetration power and can penetrate some thinner metal materials. This characteristic makes beta rays have important application value in material testing.
Application example:
By measuring the penetration ability of beta rays, the density, composition, and quality of materials can be analyzed and judged. For example, in the metal processing industry, beta rays can be used to detect the thickness of metal plates to ensure product quality meets standards.
Beta rays can also be used as a detection method in precision instruments to detect and measure the size and shape of small parts. This method is of great significance for improving the processing accuracy and detection efficiency of products.

2、 Sterilization and disinfection

Sterilization effect: β - rays have the characteristics of strong penetration and good sterilization effect. It can disrupt the DNA structure of bacteria and pathogens, thereby inhibiting their growth and reproduction.
Application example:
In the food processing industry, beta rays are often used for sterilization and disinfection of food. Through irradiation treatment, the shelf life of food can be extended and bacterial and microbial contamination can be reduced. This method plays an important role in improving food safety and extending shelf life.
Similarly, in the field of drug production, beta rays are also used for sterilization and disinfection of drugs. Through irradiation treatment, the sterile state of drugs can be ensured, ensuring the safety of patients' medication.

3、 Environmental monitoring

Monitoring capability: Beta rays have a certain sensitivity to environmental factors such as atmosphere and water, and are therefore also applied in environmental monitoring.
Application example:
By using beta ray dust online monitoring equipment, the concentration of dust in the atmosphere can be monitored in real time. This device uses the working principle of beta ray absorption method to calculate the mass concentration of particulate matter by measuring the energy attenuation of beta rays passing through the filter membrane. This method has the advantages of high accuracy and strong anti-interference, which helps environmental protection departments to timely detect and solve dust pollution problems.
In addition, beta rays can also be used to monitor the levels of radioactive substances in water bodies. By measuring the radiation level of beta rays in water bodies, the radioactive pollution status of water bodies can be evaluated, providing scientific basis for water environment protection.

4、 Other applications

In addition to the aforementioned fields, beta rays have other applications in industry, such as the preparation of radioactive isotopes and radioactive labeling. These applications provide important support and assurance for scientific research, industrial production, and technological development.