Indigenous Development of a Track Etch Detector
Indigenous Development of a Track Etch Detector
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轨道蚀刻探测器的自主开发
DOI:
10.14429/dsj.42.4387
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发表时间:
1992
影响因子:
0.9
通讯作者:
A. Reddy
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文献类型:
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作者:
Ashok Kumar;S. Kumar;D. Gopalani;A. Reddy
Solid state nuclear track detectors (SSNTDs) have been recognised by IAEA as a standard method for estimation of radon, thoron and their daughter products in the environment. The detectors that are commonly used in environmental monitoring are generally made from cellulose nitrate (LR-115) and polycarbonates (CR-39). In view of the non-availability of these detectors in India, need was felt to develop them indigenously. Accordingly, an attempt has been made to develop cellulose nitrate films for their use in SSNTD. Cellulose nitrate with a particular nitrogen content was used for preparing these films by a cast method. This films were annealed, evaluated and then compared with imported films. The background track density and alpha track density after exposure to 150 nCi of /sup 241/Am source at 2.5 cm distance were found to be comparable with those of imported films.