| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879631 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
An absolute alpha and beta particle measurement system for the calibration of extended area sources has been established at the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA). Various characteristics of the measurement system were studied. Dead time and optimal values for high-voltage and low-energy discrimination were determined. The surface emission rates from four extended area sources (Am-241, Sr-90/Y-90, Cl-36 and C-14) that were previously certified by National Physical Laboratory (NPL) were measured. The results obtained with the NMISA measurement system and those from the NPL were in excellent agreement with En values of below 0.25 being observed for all four sources.
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Authors
J.C. Mostert,