Radioactivity Converter
Convert between different radioactivity units used in nuclear physics and radiation safety.
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Radioactivity Converter
Instant conversion between radioactivity units
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Bq
Becquerel
SI Standard
The SI unit for radioactivity, measuring one nuclear disintegration per second.
Definition: 1 Bq = 1 disintegration/second
Ci
Curie
Traditional Unit
The traditional unit for radioactivity, based on the activity of 1 gram of radium-226.
Conversion: 1 Ci = 3.7 × 10¹⁰ Bq
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Applications
Used in nuclear medicine, radiation safety, radiochemistry, and nuclear power industry.
Range: kBq (medical) to TBq (nuclear reactors)
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Reference Values
Medical: μCi-mCi, Research: kBq-MBq, Therapy: GBq, Natural background: ~20 Bq/kg.
Measurement: Geiger counters, scintillation detectors