What type of container is used to ship materials of radioactivity by air?

• A. Type C
• B. Industrial
• C. Type A
• D. Extruded

Answer: (A)

Air shipments of radioactive materials require a package that can withstand the stresses of flight and keep contents contained under variable pressure, temperature, and acceleration. Type C containers are built specifically for transport by air and meet the stringent performance standards needed for higher-activity radionuclides encountered in aviation shipping. They are used when the material’s activity or hazard level exceeds what Type A packaging can safely handle, but before you’d require the even more robust Type B containment. The other terms listed aren’t standard classifications for radioactive material packaging in air transport.