Study of α-energy discrimination in CR-39 track etch detectors for use as a radon/thoron dosemeter

The properties of CR-39 nuclear track detectors were evaluated for their α-energy discrimination up to 8.77 MeV using a combination of chemical-electrochemical track revealing techniques. Using three field strengths, α-energy discrimination by ECE track diameter and track density as a function of ch...

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Published in:International journal of radiation applications and instrumentation. Part D, Nuclear tracks and radiation measurements Nuclear tracks and radiation measurements, 1988, Vol.15 (1), p.595-598
Main Authors: Kandaiya, S., Al-Najjar, S.A.R., Piesch, E.
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Language:English
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Summary:The properties of CR-39 nuclear track detectors were evaluated for their α-energy discrimination up to 8.77 MeV using a combination of chemical-electrochemical track revealing techniques. Using three field strengths, α-energy discrimination by ECE track diameter and track density as a function of chemical pre-etching time were studied. α-energy spectra using different irradiation geometries were then evaluated using the optimum conditions and then compared with those obtained from other techniques.
ISSN:1359-0189
1878-1691
DOI:10.1016/1359-0189(88)90208-7