NAC459.066. “Rad” defined.  


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  • “Rad” means the special unit of absorbed dose. One rad equals one hundredth of a joule per kilogram of material; for example, if tissue is the material of interest, 1 rad equals 100 ergs per gram of tissue. One rad is equivalent to 10 milligrays.

     [Bd. of Health, Radiation Control Reg. § 1.2.25, eff. 2-28-80]—(NAC A by Dep’t of Human Resources by R137-01, 5-30-2003)