Cellulose acetobutyrate films and beryllium oxide discs for low-level radiation monitoring

Author: Ventura, S. A.
Published: United States : [publisher not identified], 1976.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1976.
Physical Description: microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm
Additional Creators: Kleinschmidt, D. E. and Mbu, J. B.

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Summary

The effect of mylar films on the attenuation of alpha particle energy and the production of etchable tracks in cellulose acetobutyrate was studied. A model developed predicts a 15-..mu.. optimum mylar film thickness, while experimental results indicated a 22.8-..mu.. optimum. The effect of alpha particle and potassium hydroxide solution interaction with CAB was reviewed and process improvements suggested. The TSEE response of BeO discs to tritium at 5.0 mCi/m/sup 3/ for up to 15-hr exposure was also investigated. An average TSEE/..beta.. ratio of 0.02 was obtained.

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ORNL/MIT-239

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U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.

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DOE contract number: W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI Identifier 7309877
Research organization: Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Oak Ridge, TN (USA). School of Chemical Engineering Practice.

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