Radioactivity is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by radiation. It is measured in becquerels (Bq).
1 mrem = 0.06 cpm
1 cpm = 16.667 mrem
Example:
Convert 15 Millirem to Counts per Minute:
15 mrem = 0.9 cpm
Millirem | Counts per Minute |
---|---|
0.01 mrem | 0.001 cpm |
0.1 mrem | 0.006 cpm |
1 mrem | 0.06 cpm |
2 mrem | 0.12 cpm |
3 mrem | 0.18 cpm |
5 mrem | 0.3 cpm |
10 mrem | 0.6 cpm |
20 mrem | 1.2 cpm |
30 mrem | 1.8 cpm |
40 mrem | 2.4 cpm |
50 mrem | 3 cpm |
60 mrem | 3.6 cpm |
70 mrem | 4.2 cpm |
80 mrem | 4.8 cpm |
90 mrem | 5.4 cpm |
100 mrem | 6 cpm |
250 mrem | 15 cpm |
500 mrem | 30 cpm |
750 mrem | 45 cpm |
1000 mrem | 60 cpm |
10000 mrem | 600 cpm |
100000 mrem | 6,000 cpm |