Peaceful Uses of Radioactive Material: Nuclear Security Considerations – Applications of Radioactive Sources in Industry

Almost every industry today uses radiation in some way. Radioactive sources contribute to essential operations in industries including aerospace, automotive, casting and forging, chemical and petroleum, construction, food processing, metals and non-metals, medical sterilisation and pipelines. In order to benefit from these peaceful, productive uses, radioactive sources and the devices that contain them must be kept secure and protected from theft or sabotage.

This infosheet introduces these uses, related security concepts and relevant WINS resources.