Ir-192 Basic Physics Data from TG43

Half-life: 73.83 days
Photon energy: 0.38 MeV (avg)
Half-value layer: 2.5 mm lead
Recommended dose rate constant in water: 1.12 cGy/U-hr
Air kerma strength conversion factor: 7.227 U/mgRaEq

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Springfield, VA 22153 (703) 451-2378


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