Radiation dosimetry using clear PMMA and PVC in the range of 5–45 kGy

Hasan Khan; Gulzar Ahmad; A. Sattar; S. Durrani

doi:10.1007/bf02041757

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Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry

Volume/Issue:: Volume 125: Issue 1

Radiation dosimetry using clear PMMA and PVC in the range of 5–45 kGy

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Hasan Khan

Hasan Khan University of Peshawar National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry Peshawar (Pakistan)

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Gulzar Ahmad

Gulzar Ahmad University of Peshawar National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry Peshawar (Pakistan)

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A. Sattar

A. Sattar Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture Tarnab Peshawar (Pakistan)

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S. Durrani

S. Durrani Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture Tarnab Peshawar (Pakistan)

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Pages:: 127–134

Online Publication Date:: 13 Aug 2005

Publication Date:: 17 Nov 1988

Article Category:: Research Article

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02041757

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Abstract

Some plastic sheets manufactured or commercially available in Pakistan have been tested as radiation dosimeters for cobalt-60 -rays. Radiation induced colouration in the plastics have been measured spectrophotometrically. The results show that 2 mm thick clear poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) can be used as radiation dosimeter up to 45 kGy when absorption measurements are made at 305 nm and 314 nm; whereas 1 mm thick clear poly(vinylchloride) (PVC) is useful up to 30 kGy when measured at 396 nm. The response of PMMA dosimeter is stable for at least 15 days and that for PVC for 30 days, when stored under ambient conditions after irradiation. Post-irradiation stability at various temperatures (–10 to 55°C) has also been studied.

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Journal of Radionalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Language	English
Size	A4
Year of Foundation	1968
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