Thermoluminescent characteristics of LiKYF5:Pr3+ and KYF4:Tm3+ crystals for applications in neutron and gamma dosimetry

M. Coeck; F. Vanhavere; N. Khaidukov

doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.rpd.a005851

Thermoluminescent characteristics of LiKYF₅:Pr³⁺ and KYF₄:Tm³⁺ crystals for applications in neutron and gamma dosimetry

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Abstract

Thermoluminescent (TL) properties of two concentration series lithium potassium yttrium fluoride doped with praseodymium (LiKYF₅:Pr³⁺) and potassium yttrium fluoride doped with thulium (KYF₄:Tm³⁺:) have been investigated after gamma and neutron irradiation. The main purpose of this research is to see whether these materials are suitable for gamma and/or neutron dosimetry purposes. It has been found that the compounds of both series are sensitive to ⁶⁰Co gamma radiation. A maximal TL sensitivity is found for LiKY_0.99Pr_0.01F₅ and KY_0.99Tm_0.01F₄. However, for this doping level the intensity of the TL glow peak is about 7 times less than that for LiF:Mg,Ti (TLD-700). The TL sensitivity to thermal neutrons is relatively higher than that to ⁶⁰Co photons. No TL sensitivity to fast neutrons was observed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	221-224
Number of pages	4
Journal	Radiation protection dosimetry
Volume	100
Issue number	1-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.rpd.a005851
State	Published - 2002

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Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Radiation
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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