Studies on radon adsorption characteristics of different charcoals used asamplifiers for the track detectors

Authors
Cosma, C Van Deynse, A Poffijn, A
Citation
C. Cosma et al., Studies on radon adsorption characteristics of different charcoals used asamplifiers for the track detectors, RADIAT MEAS, 31(1-6), 1999, pp. 351-354
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science
Journal title
RADIATION MEASUREMENTS
ISSN journal
13504487 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
1-6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
351 - 354
Database
ISI
SICI code
1350-4487(199906)31:1-6<351:SORACO>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Ten sorts of charcoals were studied regarding their use as amplifier in the design of a personal dosimeter. It consists of a combination of a Makrofol detector and activated charcoal. The calibration factor for the Makrofol u sing the charcoals as an amplifier is about ten times higher comparing with an exposure without charcoal. The best results were obtained with Carboxen 564. The background radioactivity of charcoals must also be considered in the dosimeter's design.