Effect of pre-irradiation heat treatment on the reproducibility of CaSO4: Dy pellets

Authors

  • R. B. F. da Silva Centro Regional de Ciências Nucleares do Nordeste
  • M. L. Oliveira Centro Regional de Ciências Nucleares do Nordeste
  • C. A. Hazin Centro Regional de Ciências Nucleares do Nordeste

Keywords:

Calcium sulfate, reproducibility, thermoluminescence phenomena.

Abstract

The calcium sulfate doped with dysprosium (CaSO4: Dy) is widely used in dosimetry due to its excellent properties such as high sensitivity, easy handling and stability of the response even under adverse environmental conditions. This material is used both in individual and in environmental monitoring. As the thermal treatment of the TL materials can affect their main dosimetric characteristics (glow curve and sensitivity), the objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the thermal treatment duration and the cooling process on the reproducibility of the CaSO4:Dy pellets. Preliminary results are presented and the influence of the thermal treatment duration and the cooling process for this material are discussed.

How to Cite

da Silva, R. B. F., Oliveira, M. L., & Hazin, C. A. (2011). Effect of pre-irradiation heat treatment on the reproducibility of CaSO4: Dy pellets. Scientia Plena, 4(11). Retrieved from https://scientiaplena.emnuvens.com.br/sp/article/view/717

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