The role of hydrogels in the radical production of the Fricke-gel-dosimeter

The radiolysis mechanism of the Fricke-gel-dosimeters has been investigated in order to evaluate the role of hydrogels in the radical production. For this purpose, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra were acquired for samples frozen and irradiated at 77K. The analysis was performed by incr...

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Published in:Radiation physics and chemistry (Oxford, England : 1993) England : 1993), 2018-01, Vol.142, p.137-140
Main Authors: Lazzaroni, S., Liosi, G.M., D’Agostino, G., Marconi, R.P., Mariani, M., Buttafava, A., Dondi, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dosimeters
Dosimetry
Electron paramagnetic resonance
EPR spectroscopy
Fricke-gel dosimeter
Hydrogels
Peroxides
Polyvinyl alcohol
Radiation dosimetry
Radical chemistry
Radicals
Radiolysis
Reaction mechanisms
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Summary:The radiolysis mechanism of the Fricke-gel-dosimeters has been investigated in order to evaluate the role of hydrogels in the radical production. For this purpose, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra were acquired for samples frozen and irradiated at 77K. The analysis was performed by increasing stepwise the temperature and acquiring the EPR spectra at 120K in order to follow the radical reaction mechanism. The comparison between aqueous- and gel- dosimeters were performed. Both gelatin from porcine skin and PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) were investigated as gel matrix. Different radical species were identified and qualitatively compared. For gel matrix, peroxyl radicals, stemming from the hydrogel, play an important role in the survival of radicals at higher temperature. Moreover, the Fe3+ EPR signal has been studied and compared with the radicals concentration. From this comparison, it is evident the increase of Fe3+ concentration is shifted toward higher temperatures with respect to the radical decay. To explain this phenomenon, the intervention of EPR silent species like peroxides is supposed. •Hydrogels significantly affect the radiolytic behaviour of Fricke dosimeters.•In the case of gel, primary hydroxyl radicals are converted into peroxyl radicals.•This study supports the higher sensitivity of Fricke-gels compared to aqueous Fricke.
ISSN:0969-806X
1879-0895
DOI:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2017.05.009