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Characteristics of Dosimeters







                 Descriptions                                                OSL                                    TLD                             Film Badge


                 Material                                                 Al 0 :C                               LiF:Mg,Ti                       Silver activated
                                                                              2 3
                                                                                                                                                phosphate film


                 Cost                                                   Moderate                               Expensive                              Cheaper


                 Sensitivity                                                High                                   High                                   Low


                 Low Level Detection                               Photon & Beta:                              0.10 mSv                              0.10 mSv

                 (LLD)                                                  0.05 mSv



                 Stability of Sensitivity                                  Stable                               Unstable                                    -


                                                                       No need to                      Need to determine

                                                                   determine ECF                          ECF periodically


                 Environmental                                               Yes                                     Yes                                   No

                 Stability/Durability


                 Dose Range (mSv)                                0.05 – 10000 mSv                       0.10 – 10000 mSv                       0.10 – 1000 mSv
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