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Thermoluminescence analysis for testing the irradiation of spices

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Thermoluminescence signals of irradiated and unirradiated spices and herbs are due to inorganic matter grains adhering to the surfaces. This study reports the mineral composition of this dust being, mainly quartz, calcite and philosilicates; it shows the differences between samples exposed and non-exposed to γ-radiation on the basis of TL signals after long storage periods (1–16 months). A saturation process in the TL signal is found when the samples absorb doses higher than 5 kGy. Finally, the TL glow curve intensities do not suffer significant changes with the dose rate of the γ-source used in the radiation process.

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  1. Departamento de Química-Física Aplicada, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma, Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain

    P. Beneitez & V. Correcher

  2. Departamento de Química Agrícola, Geología y Geoquimica, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma, Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain

    A. Millán & T. Calderón

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Beneitez, P., Correcher, V., Millán, A. et al. Thermoluminescence analysis for testing the irradiation of spices. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 185, 401–410 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02041311

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