Angular response of alanine samples: From powder to pellet

作者:Dolo Jean Michel*; Garcia Tristan
来源:Radiation Measurements, 2007, 42(6-7): 1201-1206.
DOI:10.1016/j.radmeas.2007.05.020

摘要

Alanine radicals produced by irradiation can be observed through the ESR measurement of powder or in a pellet with an angular response. There are five main peaks in the ESR alanine spectrum. Usually, the central peak amplitude (A]) is chosen to perform dose measurements because it is the largest. Looking at the angular response it seems that the peak amplitude (A2) shows lower maximal deviation and standard deviations. The angular response exists from the first step of the process as powder through the granular form until the final compact pellet form. Results about the angular response on pure alanine powders and its evolution during the manufacturing process of homemade pellets, as well as commercial pellets from different suppliers are presented. The evolution of the angular response with time gives information about the stability of radicals. The manufacturing process of pellet also influences the stabilization of the radicals produced by irradiation; therefore pellet reproducibility. This study raises questions and makes proposals for a better approach to reduce measurement uncertainties for high and low doses measurements.

  • 出版日期2007-8
  • 单位中国地震局