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pig
Environment; Radiation hazards
A container (usually lead) used to ship or store radioactive materials. The thick walls protect the person handling the container from radiation. Large containers are usually called casks.
proportional counter
Environment; Radiation hazards
A radiation detection instrument in which an electronic system receives pulses that are proportional to the number of ions formed in a gas-filled tube/probe by ionizing radiation.
quality factor
Environment; Radiation hazards
The modifying factor that is used to derive dose equivalent from the absorbed dose. They vary for different radiation types and reflect the degree of biological effect.
quarter
Environment; Radiation hazards
A period of time equal to one-fourth of the year observed by the licensee (approx. 13 consecutive weeks). Providing that the beginning of the first quarter in a year coincides with the starting ...
rad
Environment; Radiation hazards
The special unit of absorbed dose. One rad is equivalent to 100 ergs/gram or 0. 01 J/kg.
radiation
Environment; Radiation hazards
Alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, x-rays, neutrons, high speed electrons, high speed protons, and other charged particles capable of producing ions. Radiation, as used in this context, ...
radiation area
Environment; Radiation hazards
An area, accessible to individuals, in which radiation levels could result in an individual receiving a dose equivalent in excess of 5 mrem in 1 hour at 30 cm from the radiation source or from any ...
