Technical Guidance

Here you will find data and articles on radiation shielding, frequently asked questions (FAQ), monitor performance, specific gamma ray constants, mathematical derivations, radiation protection widgets  - everything we have personally found useful from our own tool kit. New resources will be uploaded here from time to time.

For formal radiation safety advice, visit our Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) services page. 

Radiation Safety Advice Handbook of Radiological Protection Radiation Protection Rules of Thumb & FAQ Radiation Safety Data (radioactive) Technical Radiation Protection Ionactive Recommended Radiation Shielding Data Radiation protection videos Radiation safety - radon gas in the workplace Ionactive interactive

  • Distance travelled by Alpha Particles in air and other materials

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

    Read more

  • Distance travelled by Beta Particles in air and other materials

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

    Read more

  • Broadbeam X-ray (constant potential) Transmission through Concrete (300-400 KV) Fig 4.3(2)

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

    Read more

  • What type of radiation is most harmful to health?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

      Tags:
    • Alpha Particles
    • Beta Particles
    • Gamma / X-rays
    • Neutrons
    • External Exposure
    • Internal Exposure
    Read more

  • What is a dirty bomb? What is its radiation significance?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

      Tags:
    • Dirty Bomb
    • RDD
    • Radiological Dispersal Device
    • Cs-137
    Read more

  • What is the difference between sealed and unsealed radioactive source?

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

      Tags:
    • Sealed Source
    • Closed Source
    • Unsealed Source
    • Open Source
    • Contamination
    Read more

Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas

– Marie Curie -