Basics of Radiation:

Effects of Ionizing Radiation

  • Energy transfers to the object being struck
  • Breaks molecules into ions, which are charged, reactive particles
  • Reactions can
    • kill cells
    • damage cells (cells repair or damaged cells reproduce)
    • do nothing to cells
  • Damaged cells may develop into cancers, birth defects; natural immunities diminished

For further information contact Uranium@sric.org

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