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I have been working with a 2.8 (decayed over summer) micro curie cobalt-57 source testing a gamma camera. I would like to know if this made my risk for getting cancer higher ? My employers say l don't need to be worried.
And this is right. While I would not recommend it, even eating that source (worst thing you can do) would not give a radiation level significant above the natural irradiation.My employers say l don't need to be worried.
A micro curie (µCi) is a unit of measurement for radioactive materials. It is equal to one millionth of a curie, which is the amount of radiation emitted by one gram of radium.
2.8 micro curie is a very small amount of radiation. To put it into perspective, it is equivalent to about 0.0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001 grams of radium.
It depends on the type of radiation and the exposure time. Generally, exposure to any amount of radiation can increase the risk of developing cancer. However, the risk is lower for smaller amounts of radiation.
Yes, exposure to 2.8 micro curie of radiation can potentially cause cancer. However, the risk is relatively low compared to higher doses of radiation. It is important to limit exposure to radiation as much as possible to reduce the risk of developing cancer.
There is no known safe level of radiation exposure. However, the risk of developing cancer from small amounts of radiation is very low. The best way to minimize the risk is to limit exposure and follow proper safety protocols when working with radioactive materials.