Table 4

Scattered radiation measured at various distances using Unfors Xi Survey Meter

Distance from centre of PMMA (cm)Scattered radiation measured in μGyEquivalent hours of background radiation (using natural background radiation of 3 mSv/year)
300.2270.663
500.1060.309
1000.0290.085
2000.0070.020
  • PMMA, polymethylmethacrylate.