Rad

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009800",
  "term": "Rad",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A non-SI unit of absorbed dose of ionizing radiation, representing the energy deposited per unit mass of irradiated material. One rad is equivalent to 0.01 joules of energy absorbed per kilogram of mass. This unit has largely been superseded by the gray (Gy) in the International System of Units, where 1 Gy equals 100 rad.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "dose"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 113 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 957. 'Glossary of terms in quantities and units in Clinical Chemistry (IUPAC-IFCC Recommendations 1996)' on page 987 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/rad/"
}