Isonics Announces Availability of Video Describing Technology and Appl

    Business Editors/Security Writers

    GOLDEN, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2005--Isonics Corporation (NASDAQ:ISON), committed to the development of next-generation technology for the homeland security and semiconductor markets, has announced the online availability of an informational video describing the technology and applications of its portable NeutroTest(TM) explosive detection prototype. Boris Rubizhevsky, President of Isonics' homeland security division, made the announcement.
    The short video, available for viewing via streaming Internet video, provides an overview of the neutron-based technology that enables NeutroTest to detect the presence of explosives concealed in suitcases or other packages - even when hidden behind metals such as steel. The video also provides views of the second-generation NeutroTest prototype design. The new model design contains a number of functional and design improvements, and is considerably smaller and lighter in weight than the prototype shown in previously released informational videos. Before the product is released for commercial sales, additional improvements and design changes are expected for both product enhancement and compliance with new government standards that are anticipated to be established later this year.
    To watch the video, please visit http://www.tril02.com/neutrotest and follow the registration instructions on the webpage. There is no charge.
    The Company expects to have a NeutroTest product available for international sales in late second calendar quarter and for U.S. sales in the third calendar quarter of 2005, respectively. Isonics has identified a price range of $30,000 to $50,000 per unit, depending on the specific requirements of individual customers.
    After the Company receives appropriate government approvals, it plans to initially target approximately 1,500 potential NeutroTest customers in government and commercial organizations in the U.S. The Company believes the worldwide target market for NeutroTest and NeutroTest-derived products is several times the size of the U.S. domestic marketplace.

    About Isonics Corporation

    Isonics Corporation has three business divisions: (1) Isonics Semiconductor, (2) Isonics Life Sciences, and (3) Homeland Security and Defense. Isonics is a world leader in isotopically engineered materials and through its semiconductor division produces isotopically pure silicon-28 chemicals and wafers for the semiconductor industry. Isonics' Life Sciences division markets and sells isotopes to the health care industry for the imaging and treatment of cancer. Stable isotopes can be thought of as ultra pure materials. This high degree of purification provides enhanced properties as compared to natural materials. Our efforts in the Homeland Security segment are nascent at the present time as we proceed to develop further our neutron-based detection technologies. Additional information may be obtained at the Company's Web site at http://www.isonics.com. A presentation about Isonics' NeutroTest(TM) explosive detection prototype can be found at http://www.tril03.com/isonics/madrid.pdf. A video demonstrating the functioning NeutroTest prototype can be viewed at http://www.trilogy-capital.com.edgesuite.net/.

    Cautionary Statement

    Except for historical information contained herein, this document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company's actual results or outcomes to be materially different from those anticipated and discussed herein. Further, the Company operates in industries where securities values may be volatile and may be influenced by regulatory and other factors beyond the Company's control. Other important factors that the Company believes might cause such differences are discussed in the risk factors detailed in the Company's 10-KSB for the year ended April 30, 2004, and its quarterly report on Form 10-QSB for the nine months ended January 31, 2005, both as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which include the Company's historical cash flow difficulties, dependence on significant customers, and rapid development of technology, among other risks. In assessing forward-looking statements contained herein, readers are urged to carefully read all cautionary statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Isonics cautions investors that there are currently no commercial NeutroTest products, and no guarantee there will be. Isonics has made no NeutroTest sales and no government agency or other person has expressed an interest in purchasing NeutroTest. There can be no assurance that Isonics will be able to manufacture the NeutroTest for the market at a cost and with capabilities that meet the needs of prospective customers.
    This announcement may contain forward-looking statements made by senior management of Isonics that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements about plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future events. These statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and performances, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from those made in--or suggested by--statements made in this announcement due to a variety of factors. Consequently, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements made in this announcement. For more information about Isonics and risks arising from investing in Isonics, you are directed to the Company's most recent Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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CONTACT: Isonics Corporation Boris Rubizhevsky, 303-279-7900 or Investor Relations: Trilogy Capital Partners, Inc. Paul Karon, 800-592-6067 paul@trilogy-capital.com

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