研究目的
To develop a new phosphor by adding strontium into magnesium tetraborate and investigate its dosimetric properties for potential medical dosimetry applications.
研究成果
Strontium-doped magnesium tetraborate exhibits promising dosimetric properties, including a main glow peak at 200 °C, good linear dose response from 15 mGy to 1150 Gy, and reproducibility. However, significant fading (70% loss in one month) is a critical drawback. Future work should focus on adding co-dopants to mitigate fading and improve overall performance for medical dosimetry applications.
研究不足
The main limitation is the high fading of the TL signal, with approximately 70% loss in intensity over one month, which restricts practical dosimetric applications. Additionally, the study is limited to beta irradiation and may not cover other radiation types. The synthesis method and doping concentration might require optimization to reduce fading.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used a high-temperature solid-state method to synthesize strontium-doped magnesium tetraborate (MBO) polycrystalline powder. Thermoluminescence (TL) properties were analyzed using a TL reader, with methods including glow curve analysis, dose response measurement, reproducibility testing, and calculation of kinetic parameters via computerized glow curve deconvolution (CGCD) and variable heating rate (VHR) methods.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Samples were prepared with
3:25 wt% strontium doping, based on previous studies indicating optimal properties. Data were obtained from TL measurements after beta irradiation. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment included a Harshaw QS 3500 Manual type TL reader with S-11 response photomultiplier tube, optical filters from Barr Associates, Inc., an electrical furnace, agate mortar, ceramic crucible, and a 90Sr–90Y beta source. Materials were MgO (Sigma-Aldrich,
4:9% purity), H3BO3 (Sigma-Aldrich, 9% purity), and SrSO4 as the dopant. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Starting materials were mixed, ground, heated at 900 °C for 2 hours, doped with strontium, milled for 2 minutes, and reheated at 900 °C for 2 hours. TL glow curves were recorded at a heating rate of 1 °C/s up to 400 °C, with samples irradiated using the beta source. Measurements included dose response from
5:015 Gy to 1150 Gy, reproducibility over 10 cycles, and fading over one month. Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using CGCD with a program from the Reactor Institute at Delft for kinetic parameters, and VHR method with heating rates from 1 to 8 °C/s. Statistical analysis involved linear fitting for dose response and normalization for reproducibility and fading.
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TL reader
QS 3500 Manual
Harshaw
Used to record thermoluminescence glow curves of the synthesized phosphors.
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Optical filters
Barr Associates, Inc.
Placed between samples and photomultiplier tube to filter light during TL measurements.
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Beta source
90Sr–90Y
Used to irradiate samples with beta radiation for dosimetry studies.
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Furnace
Used for high-temperature synthesis of materials at 900 °C.
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Agate mortar
Used for grinding and mixing starting materials.
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Ceramic crucible
Used to hold mixtures during heating in the furnace.
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MgO
Sigma-Aldrich
Starting material for synthesis of magnesium tetraborate.
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H3BO3
Sigma-Aldrich
Starting material for synthesis of magnesium tetraborate.
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SrSO4
Used as an activator agent for doping into magnesium tetraborate.
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