Film badge

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004421",
  "term": "Film badge",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A personal dosimeter consisting of a small piece of photographic film encased in a light-tight holder, worn by individuals to monitor their exposure to ionizing radiation. The degree of film blackening after development is proportional to the absorbed radiation dose. Film badges are a common method for occupational radiation monitoring in environments where radiation exposure is a concern.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "monitoring"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1542 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/film-badge/"
}