Category: Radiation

Four Major Forms of Radiation in a Nuclear Reactor Four types of nuclear radiation exist within a reactor: alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron.Mar 31, 2011 Do nuclear reactors emit gamma?…

Basically, exposure is the amount of radiation in the area, and dose is the amount of that radiation expected to be absorbed by a person. For gamma rays, there is…

Ionizing radiation directly affects DNA structure by inducing DNA breaks, particularly, DSBs. Secondary effects are the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that oxidize proteins and lipids, and also induce…

It's normal to find a range of 7-30 CPM in surroundings. In my opinion, anything below 150 CPM is considered safe, but if the value overshoots this limit, the substance…

Based on a review of studies published up until 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified RF radiation as “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” based on limited…

Burning fossil fuels for energy use creates most of these emissions. Agriculture, steelmaking, cement production, and forest loss are additional sources. Greenhouse gases are transparent to sunlight, allowing it through…

The gamma radiation used is much like the microwaves used for cooking: It is pure energy. As such, it cannot leave any residue in food, unlike the chemical treatments it…

How do you protect a metal door from rust? How to Prevent and Remove Rust from Your Steel DoorClean your door. Regularly cleaning your door is the best way to…

The gamma radiation used is much like the microwaves used for cooking: It is pure energy. As such, it cannot leave any residue in food, unlike the chemical treatments it…

Following a major earthquake, a 15-metre tsunami disabled the power supply and cooling of three Fukushima Daiichi reactors, causing a nuclear accident beginning on 11 March 2011. All three cores…