Evaluation of Bulk Etch Rate of Solid State Nuclear Track Detector CR-39

2015 ◽  
Vol 1107 ◽  
pp. 712-715
Author(s):  
Anees A. Al-Hamzawi ◽  
M.S. Jaffar ◽  
Nada F. Tawfiq ◽  
Murtadha Sh. Aswood
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Etch Rate ◽  
Solution Concentration ◽  
Track Detector ◽  
Etching Time ◽  
Nuclear Track Detector ◽  
Bulk Etch Rate ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Naoh Solution

In the current study, the bulk etch rate VBof solid state nuclear track detectors SSNTDs CR-39 have been examined at different concentrations of NaOH solution ranged from 4N to 8N and different temperatures of NaOH solution (50, 60, 70, 80°C) for various time intervals of etching (1-10 h); this is done by determination of mass variation via etching time. The results indicate that the bulk etch rate VBincreases with the increase of etchant solution concentration and the temperature of solution. This can be attributed to the increase the thickness of the removed layers h of the detector.

Effects of UV irradiation on Fission-fragment track parameters in Makrofol-E detector

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 1950110 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. K. Jain ◽  
S. Kumar ◽  
A. Kumar ◽  
Aniket Kumar ◽  
M. K. Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Fission Fragment ◽  
Etch Rate ◽  
Activation Energies ◽  
Track Detector ◽  
Nuclear Track Detector ◽  
Bulk Etch Rate ◽  
Track Etch Rate ◽  
Track Etch

This study gives information about the effects of UV (here, the wavelength is 160 nm) exposure on the bulk etch rate ([Formula: see text], track etch rate ([Formula: see text], the detector sensitivity ([Formula: see text], critical angle ([Formula: see text] and etching efficiency ([Formula: see text] of Makrofol-E Solid State Nuclear Track Detector. The effect of UV on the activation energy of Makrofol-E was also studied. Nine pieces of Makrofol-E Solid State Nuclear Track Detector were separated into three equal sets as set A, set B and set C. Set A, named as reference set (Fission fragment FF), was irradiated to [Formula: see text]Cf source. Set B, called as post-exposed ([Formula: see text]), was first irradiated to [Formula: see text]Cf and then exposed to UV. The process was reversed for set C named as pre-exposed ([Formula: see text]) at the same conditions. From the results, it is concluded that radiation produces small but significant effect on activation energy [Formula: see text] of bulk etch rate for pre-exposed and post-exposed samples. Also, the activation energies [Formula: see text] of track etch rate for post-exposed and Fission fragment samples are within experimental uncertainty. The energy carried by UV radiation may be responsible for cross networking processes occurring during the exposure which results small change in activation energies for both [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text]. The [Formula: see text] can be increased by hardening detector material of the pre-exposed detector.

Application of solid state nuclear track detector method for determination of sizes and alpha-activity of “hot” particles of chernobyl fuel release

1995 ◽  
Vol 25 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 419-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
I.V. Zhuk ◽  
E.M. Lomonosova ◽  
O.I. Yaroshevich ◽  
M.K. Kievetz ◽  
S.F. Boulyga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Track Detector ◽  
Alpha Activity ◽  
Nuclear Track Detector ◽  
Hot Particles ◽  
Detector Method

scholarly journals Analysis of radon concentration and gamma dose rate in residential houses of Ambon and Seram Islands, Maluku

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
WAHYUDI WAHYUDI ◽  
ILMA DWI WINARNI ◽  
MUJI WIYONO ◽  
KUSDIANA KUSDIANA
Keyword(s):  
Radon Concentration ◽  
Radiation Safety ◽  
Track Detector ◽  
Average Concentration ◽  
Nuclear Track Detector ◽  
Environmental Radiation ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Naoh Solution ◽  
Radon Concentrations

Radon concentration analysis in the residential houses on Ambon and Seram Island - Maluku through the passive method using the CR-39 nuclear track detector has been studied. The CR-39 nuclear track detector was installed inside the residential houses for 3 months. After finishing the exposure, the detector was taken and etched using 6.25 N NaOH solution. The nuclear track of radon in the CR-39 was read by a microscope with 400 times magnification. From the results of reading the track, determination of radon concentration in the houses was calculated. The results of the analysis showed that radon concentrations in the residential houses of Ambon and Seram Islands, Maluku at the low level were in the range of 2.56 ± 0.18 Bq/m3 to 59.65 ± 4.22Bq/m3 with an average value of 28.42 ± 1.98 Bq/m3. The average concentration of radon is still below the average radon concentration in the world of 50 Bq/m3. The value of dose received by the population due to exposure of radon and gamma radiation in the range of 0.90-1.44 mSv/year. There is a positive correlation between radon concentration value and total radiation doses received by the population for a year. This data can be used in the study of radiation safety for the Ministry of Health and as a contribution to Indonesia in the international community about monitoring environmental radiation from radon concentrations in residential houses

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