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Research assistant demonstrating use of Gammacell 220

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Title:
Research assistant demonstrating use of Gammacell 220
Description:
The Gammacell 220 is the source of Cobalt-60, used for fiber modification by atomic radiation.
Topics:
Textiles
Subjects:
Cobalt -- Isotopes
Radiation
Textile machinery
Women -- Education
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Extent:
8 x 10 in.
Item identifier:
0019934
Created Date:
Genre:
Snapshots
Names:
North Carolina State University. College of Textiles more info on North Carolina State University. College of Textiles 
Location:
North Carolina
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs