| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882951 | Radiation Physics and Chemistry | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The effects of UV irradiation (λ=254 nm) on polyester nuclear track detector have been investigated employing bulk-etch technique, UV-visible spectrophotometry and infra-red spectrometry (FTIR). The activation energy values for bulk-etching were found to decrease with the UV-irradiation time indicating the scission of the polymer. Not much shift in the absorption edge due to UV irradiation was seen in the UV-visible spectra. FTIR studies also indicate the scission of the chemical bonds, thereby further validating the bulk-etch rate results.
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Authors
Chhavi Agarwal, P.C. Kalsi,