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Estimation of track registration efficiency in solution medium and study of gamma irradiation effects on the bulk-etch rate and the activation energy for bulk etching of CR-39 (DOP) solid state nuclear track detector

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The fission track registration efficiency of diethylene glycol bis allyl carbonate (dioctyl phthalate doped) [CR-39 (DOP)] solid state nuclear track detector (SSNTD) in solution medium (K wet) has been experimentally determined and is found to be (9.7 ± 0.5) × 10−4 cm. This is in good agreement with the values of other SSNTDs. The gamma irradiation effects in the dose range of 50.0–220.0 kGy on the bulk etch rate, V b and the activation energy for bulk etching, E of this solid state nuclear track detector (SSNTD) have also been studied. It is observed that the bulk etch rates increase and the activation energies for bulk etching decrease with the increase in gamma dose. These results have been explained on the basis of scission of the detector due to gamma irradiation.

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Author expresses his deep gratitude to Dr. V. K. Manchanda, Head, Radiochemistry Division for his constant support and encouragement during the course of this work.

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Kalsi, P.C. Estimation of track registration efficiency in solution medium and study of gamma irradiation effects on the bulk-etch rate and the activation energy for bulk etching of CR-39 (DOP) solid state nuclear track detector. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 287, 581–584 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-010-0785-0

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