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LATENT-IMAGE FADING IN FILM BADGE DOSIMETERS

Journal Article · · Health Physics (England)
The primary purpose of this study was to establish the feasibility of using a cumulative film as well as a weekly film in film badge dosimeters, since use of a 3 month cumulative film would allow about a tenfold reduction in minimum reported dose over that obtainable with weekly film. The parameter of most interest is the film latent-image fading period. This was investigated for times up to 90 days under varying environmental conditions. The controlling factor was found to be humidity. Use of a film wrapper impervious to water vapor should effectively solve the problem. (auth)
Research Organization:
Tracerlab, Inc., Waltham, Mass.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-15-004122
OSTI ID:
4137784
Journal Information:
Health Physics (England), Journal Name: Health Physics (England) Vol. Vol: 4; ISSN HLTPA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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