30 TAC §336.3(c)

Figure 1: 30 TAC §336.3(c)

Table I

Quality Factors and Absorbed Dose Equivalencies

Type of Radiation	Quality Factor (Q)	Absorbed Dose Equal to a Unit Dose Equivalent¹

Gamma, beta, or x-ray	1	1

Alpha particles, multiple- charged particles, fission fragments, and heavy particles of unknown charge	20	0.05

Neutrons of unknown energy	10	0.1

High-energy protons	10	0.1

1. Absorbed dose in rad equal to 1 rem or the absorbed dose in gray equal to 1 sievert.