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Fast-neutron solid-state dosimeter

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4136187

This patent relates to an improved fast-neutron solid-state dosimeter that does not require separation of materials before it can be read out, that utilizes materials that do not melt or otherwise degrade at about 300$sup 0$C readout temperature, that provides a more efficient dosimeter, and that can be reused. The dosimeters are fabricated by intimately mixing a TL material, such as CaSO$sub 4$:Dy, with a powdered polyphenyl, such as p-sexiphenyl, and hot- pressing the mixture to form pellets, followed by out-gassing in a vacuum furnace at 150$sup 0$C prior to first use dosimeters. (auth)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-33-009358
Assignee:
to U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 3896306; PAT-APPL-481,262.
OSTI ID:
4136187
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English