Effect of pre-readout annealing treatments on TL mechanism in tellurite glasses at therapeutic radiation doses level

► The higher sensitization for an annealing in the region 550-600 °C for tellurite glasses have been measured. ► It is suggested that tellurite glass can be used at therapeutic radiation doses. ► Tellurite glasses in the form 80(TeO2)-5(TiO2)-(15 − x) (WO3)-(x) AnOm where AnOm = Nb2O5, Nd2O3, Er2O3 and x = 5 mol% have been irradiated. ► Tellurite glasses in the form 80(TeO2)-5(TiO2)-(15 − x) (WO3)-(x) AnOm where AnOm = Nb2O5, Nd2O3, Er2O3 and x = 5 mol% can be used at therapeutic radiation doses.