Published April 1994 | Version v1
Journal article

Limits of retrospective accident dosimetry by EPR and TL with natural materials

  • 1. Gesellschaft fuer Strahlen- und Umweltforschung mbH Muenchen, Neuherberg (Germany). Inst. fuer Strahlenschutz

Description

The radiation response of natural materials and domestic articles was investigated by EPR and TL to select suitable materials for retrospective dose assessment in accident dosimetry. The thermal stability and the influence of UV-exposure to the radiation-induced EPR centres were investigated. Based on a required precision of ±20% for dosimetry the lower limits of applicability of the materials were determined. The lowest dosimetry limits of 0.5 Gy were found using sugar, boiler scale and egg shells by EPR and 0.3 Gy by using TL with boiler scale. A list of materials found not to be applicable for retrospective radiation accident EPR dosimetry is also given. (Author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiation Measurements
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
2-3,special issue
Journal Page Range
p. 509-514.
ISSN
1350-4487
CODEN
RMEAEP

Conference

Title
7. international specialist seminar on thermoluminescence and electron spin resonance dating.
Dates
5-9 Jul 1993.
Place
Krems (Austria).

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
28055005
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ACCURACY; ELECTRON SPIN RESONANCE; GLOW CURVE; PERSONNEL DOSIMETRY; RADIATION ACCIDENTS; SACCHARIDES; SENSITIVITY; THERMOLUMINESCENCE
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; CARBOHYDRATES; DOSIMETRY; EMISSION; LUMINESCENCE; MAGNETIC RESONANCE; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; PHOTON EMISSION; RESONANCE