Sievert

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010849",
  "term": "Sievert",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The SI derived unit of dose equivalent, representing the stochastic health effect of low doses of ionizing radiation on the human body. It accounts for the type of radiation and the sensitivity of different tissues. One sievert is equal to one joule per kilogram (J/kg).",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "dose equivalent",
    "joule",
    "kilogram"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 72 (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 992 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sievert/"
}