Detector for thermoluminescence dosimetry
OwnerZigurd A. Grant, Maiga M. Grube +1inventors
InventorsZigurd A. Grant, Maiga M. Grube, Vitaly I. Gotlib
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Abstract
A detector for thermoluminescence dosimetry (TELDE.TM.) based on an ionic compound is shaped as a pellet. The pellet is composed of a plurality of single-crystal particles bonded together by molecular forces. A method for manufacturing such a detector is carried out by melting a powdered ionic compound in vacuum and then slowly cooling it whereby a pellet is formed.
Claims9
A detector for thermoluminescence dosimetry comprising an ionic compound in the shape of a pellet consisting of a plurality of single-crystal particles bonded together by intramolecular forces arising from the heating of said ionic compound to a temperature above its melting point, followed by controlled cooling.
A method for manufacturing a detector consisting of a plurality of single-crystal particles bonded together by intramolecular forces for thermoluminescence dosimetry comprising the operations:
- maintaining the starting powdered ionic compound in vacuum or an inert atmosphere at a temperature higher than the melting point of said starting compound until complete melting thereof, producing a pellet from said melt, cooling said melt to a temperature 150.degree. C. to 200.degree. C. below its melting point, the cooling being effected at a rate of 0.5 to 2 degrees per second.
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