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rem, unit of radiation dosage (such as from X rays) applied to humans. Derived from the phrase Roentgen equivalent man, the rem is now defined as the dosage in rads that will cause the same amount of biological injury as one rad of X rays or gamma rays.
How many rads are in a rem?
For practical purposes, 1 R (exposure) = 1 rad (absorbed dose) = 1 rem or 1000 mrem (dose equivalent). Note that a measure given in Ci tells the radioactivity of a substance, while a measure in rem (or mrem) tells the amount of energy that a radioactive source deposits in living tissue.
How many rem is lethal?
Although radiation affects different people in different ways, it is generally believed that humans exposed to about 500 rem of radiation all at once will likely die without medical treatment.
How many rem is 1 mSv?
The unit equivalences between the systems are 1 Sv = 100 rem, or 1 rem = 10 mSv. Thus, 1 mSv = 100 mrem.
Is a rad equal to a rem?
Considering FAQ 1 above, we know that 1 rad equals 1 rem and 1 Gray equals 1 Sievert, for gamma rays. Since 1 Roentgen equals 0.877 rad, then 1 Roentgen equals 0.877 rem and 1 Roentgen = . 00877 Sieverts. That is why the gamma calculator has the 0.877 conversion factor built in.
How many rem is 1000 mrem?
Radiation Unit Conversion Chart
| 0.001 rem | = | 1 mrem |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 rem | = | 100 mrem |
| I rem | = | 1,000 mrem |
| 10 rem | = | |
| 100 rem | = |
What is considered the safe radiation level?
Adult: 5,000 Millirems. The current federal occupational limit of exposure per year for an adult (the limit for a worker using radiation) is "as low as reasonably achievable; however, not to exceed 5,000 millirems" above the 300+ millirems of natural sources of radiation and any medical radiation.
How much radiation does a phone give off?
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) — which regulates cell phones, among other things, in the United States — has set radiation standards for cell phones at 1.6 watts per kilogram averaged over 1 gram of tissue.
How much radiation can a human take?
Adult: 5,000 Millirems. The current federal occupational limit of exposure per year for an adult (the limit for a worker using radiation) is "as low as reasonably achievable; however, not to exceed 5,000 millirems" above the 300+ millirems of natural sources of radiation and any medical radiation.
What is a safe level of background radiation?
Occupational exposure The International Commission on Radiological Protection recommends limiting occupational radiation exposure to 50 mSv (5 rem) per year, and 100 mSv (10 rem) in 5 years.
