Benefits of Radiation (5) Flashcards

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ICRP three beneficial use of radiation

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  • Energy
  • Medical
  • Agriculture
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IRCP Energy benefit

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Nuclear power plants that are used to supply electricity and heat

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3
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IRCP Medical Benefit

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Beneficial in

  • diagnosing problems
  • therapy (cancer)
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IRCP Agriculture Benefit

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  • Breed new seed variants that are more hardy, nutritional, lead to more production.
  • Eradicate pests
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5
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Define Irradiation

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The process of exposing an object to radiation

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6
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What is irradiation used for?

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  • Sterilize medical and surgical items
  • Sterilize food packages
  • Sterilize commercial products
  • destroy bacteria or fungi that can cause disease and increase shelf life
  • eliminate micro-organisms on animal feed
  • ensure that exotic food wont bring insects that could harm the environment
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