RADIATION POLYMERIZATION DOSIMETRY

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1958 · Intern. J. Appl. Radiation and Isotopes

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-708X(58)90053-X· OSTI ID:4336959

Hoecker, F E; Watkins, I W

A high energy radiation dosimeter based on the radiation polymerization of a liquid is described. The proposed dosimeter has been used to obtain data in investigation of factors affecting the conversion of a liquid to a gel or solid by the use of x-ray and gamma rays. The proposed dosimeter utilizes a gelatin capsule as the container for the dosimetric liquid. It is very cheap to produce, may be discarded after use, and may be read without auxiliary equipment by untrained personnel. Data obtained with this instrument indicate that for intensities between 500 and 2500 r/min, the dose required for gelation is independent of dose rate. The data indicate that the gelation dose depends to some extent on the energy of the radiation and that gelation resulting from an intense dose of short duration is complete within 30 min after the dose is delivered. The particular dosimetric substance is stable over a long period in darkness and its response to radiation is not markedly dependent on temperature, although temperature effects have not been investigated over wide ranges. (auth)

• Research Organization: Univ. of Kansas, Lawrence
• NSA Number: NSA-12-006071
• OSTI ID: 4336959
• Journal Information: Intern. J. Appl. Radiation and Isotopes, Journal Name: Intern. J. Appl. Radiation and Isotopes Vol. Vol: 3
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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CHEMICAL RADIATION DETECTORS
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POLYMERIZATION
RADIATION DOSES
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