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A SENSITIVE CHEMICAL DOSIMETER FOR IONIZING RADIATION

Journal Article · · Nature
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/184545a0· OSTI ID:4213449
Methylene blue was found to oxidize when warmed to room temperature after irradiation in a plastic matrix at --10 deg C. This suggests that the oxidizing radicals formed in the matrix diffuse to leuco dye molecules. This gives a system more convenient and sensitive than liquid dosimeters. (T.R.H.)
Research Organization:
Polytechnic Inst. of Brooklyn
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-14-001724
OSTI ID:
4213449
Journal Information:
Nature, Journal Name: Nature Vol. Vol: 184, Suppl. No. 8
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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