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RELATIVE BIOLOGICAL EFFECTIVENESS OF ALPHA-RADIATION WITH THE BROAD BEAN ROOT (VICIA FABA) AS A TEST SYSTEM

Journal Article · · Radiation Research
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3570471· OSTI ID:4353034
Killing of the broad bean root was used as a test system to determine the relative effects of alpha -particies from radon and its daughters with Co/ sup 60/ and radium gamma -radiation. The LD/sub 50/ for gamma -rays was 335.1 plus or minus 11.0 rads, which was taken as unity. The LD/sub 50/ dose of alpha -radiation was 56.9 plus or minus 7.5 rads, which gives an RBE for alpha -particles of 5.52 plus or minus 0.41. (auth)
Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N. Mex.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-12-007661
OSTI ID:
4353034
Journal Information:
Radiation Research, Journal Name: Radiation Research Vol. Vol: 8
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English