Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access originally published online on March 31, 2006
Radiation Protection Dosimetry 2006 119(1-4):255-258; doi:10.1093/rpd/nci526
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The doseresponse of Harshaw TLD-700H
Thermo Electron Corporation, 26400 Broadway Avenue, Oakwood Village, OH 44146 USA
* Corresponding author: Kenneth.Velbeck{at}thermo.com
Harshaw TLD-700H (7LiF:Mg,Cu,P) was previously characterised for low- to high-dose ranges from 1 µGy to 20 Gy. This paper describes the studies and results of doseresponse and linearity at much higher doses. TLD-700H is a near perfect dosimetric material with near tissue equivalence, flat energy response, and the ability to measure beta, gamma and X rays. These new results extend the applicability of Harshaw TLD-700H into more dosimetric measurement environments. The simple glow curve structure provides insignificant fade, eliminating special oven preparation methods experienced by other materials. The work presented in this paper quantifies the performance of Harshaw TLD-700H in extended ranges.