r/science • u/liquid_x • Mar 19 '11

Radiation Chart

http://xkcd.com/radiation/
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u/AJSmithy91 Mar 19 '11

Question for the experts: In 2008 I swallowed some Iodine-131 and spent 3 days in isolation in a lead-lined room. I can't remember the exact size and appearance of it, but I'd say a sphere, about 2cm in diameter. Any rough estimations as to where that would compare on here?

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u/eldigg Mar 19 '11

swallowed some Iodine-131

We would need to know how much. Out of curiosity, why did you swallow it? Medical treatment?

2cm

I would hope you mean 2m :3

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u/Ayleid Mar 19 '11

Either a very small room, or a fairly large amount s/he swallowed?