A new dosimetry device for quantification of radiation

Use of a dosimetry device comprising:

• (i) a radiation dose indicator comprising a radiation sensitive composition to measure the radiation emitted from a radiation source and visually represent the amount of radiation emitted as color change;
• (it) an optical means to capture the color change of the dose indicator after exposure to radiation;
• and (iii) a software means to compare the optical density of the dose indicator to a predetermined calibration curve developed using percentage optical density versus cumulative radiation dosage to quantify the dosage of radiation emitted from the radiation source;
• wherein said dosimetry device is used in sterilization of surfaces and solutions, medical imaging, medical or industrial equipment quality assurance testing, UV light measurement, food processing and storage, transportation of radiation sensitive materials, or blood storage.

A method of quantifying the dosage of radiation emitted from a radiation source, comprising the steps of:

• (i) exposing a dosimetry device to irradiation, said dosimetry device comprising radiation sensitive indicator which measures the radiation and visually represents the amount of radiation emitted as color change;
• (ii) capturing the color change of the dose indicator after exposure to radiation using an optical means;
• and
• (iii) comparing the optical density of dose indicator to a predetermined calibration curve developed using percentage optical density versus, cumulative radiation dosage to quantify the dosage of radiation emitted from the radiation source.