Formates and dithionates : sensitive EPR-dosimeter materials for radiation therapy

• Polycrystalline, formates and dithionates are promising materials for EPR dosimetry, as large yields of radiation induced stable radicals are formed with a linear dose response. Rapid spin relaxation rates were detected in many of the substances, indicating that a high microwave power can be applied during EPR acquisition in order to improve sensitivity. Different techniques used to further improve the sensitivity, such as the replacement of Li-7 with Li-6 or exchange of protons with deuterons in the corresponding crystalline matrices and metal ion doping are discussed. It is concluded that formates and dithionates may be up to 10 times as sensitive as L-alpha-alanine. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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dosimetry

EPR

EPR dosimetry

lithium formate

ammonium formate

lithium dithionate

formats

dithionates

radiation therapy dose range

metal ion doping

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