Thermal annealing studies in muscovite and in quartz
In order to use Solid State Track Recorders (SSTR) in environments at elevated temperatures, it is necessary to know the thermal annealing characteristics of various types of SSTR. For applications in the nuclear energy program, the principal interest is focused upon the annealing of fission tracks in muscovite mica and in quartz. Data showing correlations between changes in track diameters and track densities as a function of annealing time and temperature will be presented for Amersil quartz glass. Similar data showing changes in track lengths and in track densities will be presented for mica. Time-temperature regions will be defined where muscovite mica can be accurately applied with negligible correction for thermal annealing.
- Research Organization:
- Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-14-2170
- OSTI ID:
- 5683749
- Report Number(s):
- HEDL-SA-1805-FP; CONF-790765-3
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ANNEALING
CHALCOGENIDES
DIELECTRIC TRACK DETECTORS
HEAT TREATMENTS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
MICA
MINERALS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PERFORMANCE
QUARTZ
RADIATION DETECTORS
SILICON COMPOUNDS
SILICON OXIDES