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Performance of Harshaw TLD-100H two-element Dosemeter.
1Thermo Electron Corporation, USA (Harshaw TLD), 26400 Broadway Avenue, Oakwood Village, OH 44146, USA.
Radiation Protection Dosimetry
|April 29, 2006
Summary
The Harshaw TLD-100H (LiF:Mg,Cu,P) thermoluminescent (TL) dosemeter offers tissue-equivalent properties for radiation monitoring. It demonstrates reliable performance for gamma, X-ray, and beta detection without correction factors.
Area of Science:
- Medical Physics
- Radiation Dosimetry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Lithium fluoride (LiF) based thermoluminescent (TL) materials are known for their tissue-equivalent properties in radiation detection.
- The Harshaw TLD-100H (LiF:Mg,Cu,P) material exhibits a near-flat photon energy response and high sensitivity, making it suitable for personnel dosimetry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the dose performance of the Harshaw TLD-100H two-element dosemeter.
- To assess the dosemeter's compliance with established international and national standards for radiation monitoring.
Main Methods:
- Testing the Harshaw TLD-100H two-element dosemeter against the ANSI N13.11-2001 standard.
- Conducting tests as required by the IEC 1066 International Standard.
Main Results:
- The Harshaw TLD-100H two-element dosemeter, with optimized filters, functions as a whole-body personnel dosemeter for gamma, X-ray, and beta radiation.
- The dosemeter demonstrated acceptable dose performance according to the tested standards, without needing algorithms or correction factors.
Conclusions:
- The Harshaw TLD-100H (LiF:Mg,Cu,P) dosemeter is a viable option for whole-body personnel monitoring.
- The dosemeter meets the performance requirements of ANSI N13.11-2001 and IEC 1066 standards for radiation detection.