R 333.5432 Definition.

Rule 432. "Particle accelerator" or "accelerator", as used in this part, means a radiation machine designed for or capable of accelerating electrically charged particles, such as electrons, protons or deuterons, with an electrical potential in excess of 1 MeV. Radiation machines designed and used exclusively for the production of electron beams or x-radiation for any of the following purposes except those capable of producing radioactive material in excess of exempt quantities listed in schedule B of R 325.5147 are excluded from this definition: (a) The diagnosis or treatment of patients. (b) Industrial radiography. (c) Examination of the microscopic structure of materials. (d) Manufacturing process control. (e) Research and development. (f) Demonstration of scientific principles for educational purposes. LICENSE OR REGISTRATION