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Radiological Conversions
1 Ci = 3.7 x 1010 dps
1 Ci = 2.22 x 1012 dpm
1 mCi = 3.7 x 107 dps
1 mCi = 2.22 x 109 dpm
1 uCi = 3.7 x 104 dps
1 uCi = 2.22 x 106 dpm
1 Rad = 100 ergs/gram
1 Grey = 100 rads
Definitions
Rem = Roentgen Equivalent Man
Rem = Roentgen * Quality Factor
LD 50/30 (acute dose) = 450 Rems
Quality Factor
Radiation | Quality Factor |
X-Ray, Gamma or Beta | 1 |
Slow Neutrons (low KE) | 3 |
Fast Neutrons | 10 |
Alpha Particles | 20 |