International
Tables for
Crystallography
Volume C
Mathematical, physical and chemical tables
Edited by E. Prince

© International Union of Crystallography 2006
International Tables for Crystallography (2006). Vol. C. ch. 10.1, p. 961

Section 10.1.3.4. Primary-dose limits

D. C. Creagha and S. Martinez-Carrerab

a Division of Health, Design, and Science, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia, and bSan Ernesto, 6-Esc. 3, 28002 Madrid, Spain

10.1.3.4. Primary-dose limits

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Two classes of people are envisaged:

  • (i) persons exposed to ionizing radiation in the course of the pursuance of their duties,

  • (ii) members of the general public.

In Table 10.1.2[link], the maximum primary dose (MPD) for those in class (i) and class (ii) is tabulated. SI units are shown in bold type, and the earlier units are shown in parentheses in light type.

Planned special exposures are permissible in emergency circumstances provided that in any single exposure twice the annual dose limit is not exceeded, and in a lifetime five times the limit.

Also, to allow for the different biological effectiveness of different types of radiation, the quality factor listed in Table 10.1.3[link] is applied to determine the dose.

References

First citation National Health and Medical Research Council (1977). Revised radiation protection standards for individuals exposed to ionizing radiation (as amended). ACT: NHMRC (Australia).Google Scholar








































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