Absorbed gamma and electron radiation dose with the ferrous sulfate-cupric sulfate dosimeter

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5609766

Ferrous-cupric sulfate dosimetry is used for accurate measurement of the absorbed dose in water irradiated with x- or gamma-rays or high-energy electrons. It is based on the process of oxidation of ferrous to ferric ions by ionizing radiation. The method is most accurate for absorbed doses in the range from 2 x 10/sup 5/ to 8 x 10/sup 5/ rads, using spectrophotometric measurement of the ferric ion concentration. It can be used to measure doses as low as 6 x 10/sup 4/ rads with decreased accuracy. The method covers preparation and use of the dosimeter and includes a discussion of interferences, apparatus, reagents, calibration and standardization procedure, dosimetry procedure, calculation, precision, and accuracy. (JMT)

• OSTI ID: 5609766
• Journal Information: Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States), Journal Name: Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States) Vol. 45; ISSN ABASC
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

440102* -- Radiation Instrumentation-- Radiation Dosemeters
46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ABSORPTION
ACCURACY
CALCULATION METHODS
CALIBRATION
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COPPER COMPOUNDS
COPPER SULFATES
DOSEMETERS
DOSES
DOSIMETRY
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
ELECTRON DOSIMETRY
EQUIPMENT
GAMMA DOSIMETRY
GAMMA RADIATION
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
INDUSTRY
INTERFERENCE
IONIZING RADIATIONS
IRON COMPOUNDS
IRON SULFATES
IRRADIATION
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
NUCLEAR INDUSTRY
OXIDATION
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATIONS
REAGENTS
STANDARDIZATION
STANDARDS
SULFATES
SULFUR COMPOUNDS
TRANSITION ELEMENT COMPOUNDS
WATER
X RADIATION