BEO CERAMICS WITH A HIGH-CONDUCTIVITY - A NEW MATERIAL FOR TSEE DOSIMETRY

A mixed BeO:TiO2 ceramic showing a high electrical conductivity has be en the subject of preliminary investigation with respect to its applic ation in TSEE and TL dosimetry. The results clearly indicate that the two oxides involved do construct independent substructures in the mixe d ceramic. The TiO2 substructure provides electrical conductivity, and is passive from the TL and TSEE point of view, whereas the BeO substr ucture is fully responsible for the dosimetric signals. Although the t itle question cannot be definitely answered yet the results encourage further studies.