Recommended Quality Factors for Various Types of Radiation
| Type of radiation | Q |
|---|---|
| X-rays, γ-rays, β-particles, and electrons | 1 |
| Thermal neutrons | 5 |
| Neutrons (other than thermal), protons, α-particles, and multicharged particles of unknown energy | 20 |
Q = quality factor.
Data obtained from (8).