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http://dx.doi.org/10.7742/jksr.2021.15.5.755

Calculation of Shielding Rate of Radiation Protective Equipment Using the X-ray Spectrum of IPEM Report-78  

Han, Dong-Hyun (The Korean Society of Radiology Education Institute)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology / v.15, no.5, 2021 , pp. 755-760 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, the shielding rate of major X-ray protective equipment used in the medical environment was calculated using X-ray spectrum data emitted from the diagnostic X-ray generator of The Institute of Physics and Engineering(IPEM) Report-78, and the applicability of radiation protection was investigated. Radiation shielding rates were calculated through reduction rates of air-kerma and total intensity for lead apron (0.3 mmPb), thyroid shield (0.5 mmPb), lead goggles (0.5 mmPb), and lead glass (1.8, 2.7, 3.3 mmPb) used for diagnostic X-ray protection. As a result, the shielding rate calculated as the air kerma reduction rate ranged from 96.31 to 100% at 80 kV, and 90.35 to 100% at 120 kV. In addition, the results of this calculation were well matched with the results of previous studies measuring the actual shielding rate, and it is expected that the X-ray spectrum data of IPEM Report-78 can be used for radiation protection.
Keywords
IPEM Report-78; X-ray Spectrum; Radiation Protection; Shielding Rate;
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