A method for reducing background tracks in plastic detectors

The purpose of the present study was to reduce background tracks by removing a given surface layer of the 250 μm thick lexan polycarbonate foils before exposure to alpha particles. Ethylenediamine solution was used for taking layers from the surface of the foils.

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Published in:Applied radiation and isotopes 1998-12, Vol.49 (12), p.1609-1611
Main Authors: Dadvand, N, Sohrabi, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
background
ethylene diamine
lexan
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Summary:The purpose of the present study was to reduce background tracks by removing a given surface layer of the 250 μm thick lexan polycarbonate foils before exposure to alpha particles. Ethylenediamine solution was used for taking layers from the surface of the foils.
ISSN:0969-8043
1872-9800
DOI:10.1016/S0969-8043(98)00010-4