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Standard Practice for Use of the Ethanol-Chlorobenzene Dosimetry System

Standard Practice for Use of the Ethanol-Chlorobenzene Dosimetry System

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The ECB dosimetry system provides a reliable means of measuring absorbed dose in materials. It is based on a process of radiolytic formation of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in aqueous ethanolic solutions of chlorobenzene by ionizing radiation (7,8).
4.2 The dosimeters are partly deoxygenated solutions of chlorobenzene (CB) in 96 volume % ethanol in an appropriate container, such as a flame-sealed glass ampoule. The irradiated solutions indicate absorbed dose by the amount of HCl formed. Anumber of analytical methods are available for measuring the amount of HCl in ethanol (9).
4.3 Effect of Irradiation Temperature:
4.3.1 The temperature dependence of dosimeter response is a complex function of dose and temperature for each concentration of chlorobenzene (that is, for each formulation). The analysis of the published data (10) shows that the temperature dependence between 20°C and 80°C at any chlorobenzene concentration can be described by a simple exponential expression: Gt 5 G0 exp[k~t 2 20!# (3) where: Gt = the radiation chemical yield in μmol J−1 at a given temperature t in °C, G0 = the radiation chemical yield in μmol J−1 at 20°C ((G0 for different ECB solutions are given in Table 1), and k = the temperature coefficient in (°C)−1 applicable at a given dose.
4.3.2 The values of k are given in Table 2.
4.3.3 Between −30°C and 50°C the temperature coefficient 0.015 kGy/°C applies at 30 kGy dose (12). Information on the temperature dependence of dosimeter response during irradiation between 20 and 80°C is found in Ref (10), and between −40 and 20°C in Ref (13).
4.4 The concentration of chlorobenzene in the solution can be varied so as to simulate a number of materials in terms of the photon mass energy-absorption coefficients (μen/r) for X and gamma radiation, and electron mass collision stopping powers (S/r), over a broad energy range from 10−2 to 100 MeV(14-17).
4.5 The absorbed dose that is determined is the dose absorbed in the water. Absorbed dose i...
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1.1 This practice covers the preparation, handling, testing, and procedure for using the ethanol-chlorobenzene dosimetry system to measure absorbed dose in materials irradiated by photons and electrons in terms of absorbed dose in water. The system consists of a dosimeter and appropriate analytical instrumentation. For simplicity, the system will be referred to as the ECB system. It is classified as a reference-standard dosimeter and is also used as a routine dosimetry system (see ISO/ASTM Guide 51261).
1.2 This practice describes the titration analysis as a standard readout procedure for the ECB dosimeter. Other applicable readout methods (spectrophotometric, oscillometric) are described in Annex A1 and Annex A2.
1.3 This practice applies only to gamma rays, X rays, and high-energy electrons.
1.4 This practice applies provided the following are satisfied:
1.4.1 The absorbed dose range shall be from 10 Gy to 2 MGy (1).
1.4.2 The absorbed dose rate does not exceed 10 6 Gy s1 (2).
1.4.3 For radionuclide gamma-ray sources, the initial photon energy shall be greater than 0.6 MeV. For bremsstrahlung photons, the initial energy of the electrons used to produce the bremsstrahlung photons shall be equal to or greater than 2 MeV. For electron beams, the initial electron energy shall be equal to or greater than 4 MeV  (3) (see ICRU Reports 34 and 35).
Note 1—The lower limits of electromagnetic radiation energy given are appropriate for a cylindrical dosimeter ampoule of 12-mm diameter. Corrections for dose gradients across an ampoule of that diameter or less are not required. The ECB system may be used at energies of incident electrons lower than 4 MeV by employing thinner (in the beam direction) dosimeter containers (see ICRU Report 35). The ECB system may also be used at X-ray energies as low as 120 kVp (4). In this range of photon energies the effect caused by the wall is considerable.
1.4.4 The irradiation temperature ...

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Publication Date
21-Jan-2002
ICS
17.240 - Radiation measurements
Technical Committee
E61 - Radiation Processing
Drafting Committee
E61.02 - Dosimetry Systems
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ISO/ASTM 51538:2009(E)
Standard Practice for
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Use of the Ethanol-Chlorobenzene Dosimetry System
This standard is issued under the fixed designation ISO/ASTM 51538; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.
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NOTE 1—The same response relative to Co gamma radiation was
1. Scope
obtained in high-power bremsstrahlung irradiation produced bya5MeV
1.1 This practice covers the procedure for preparation,
electron accelerator (4). The lower limits of energy given are appropriate
handling, testing, and use of the ethanol-chlorobenzene (ECB)
for a cylindrical dosimeter ampoule of 12-mm diameter. Corrections for
dose gradients across an ampoule of that diameter or less are not required.
dosimetry system to determine absorbed dose (in terms of
The ECB system may be used at energies of incident electrons lower than
absorbed dose to water) in materials irradiated by photons
4 MeV by employing thinner (in the beam direction) dosimeters. The ECB
(gamma radiation or X-radiation/bremsstrahlung) or high en-
system may also be used at X-ray energies as low as 120 kVp (5).
ergy electrons. The system consists of a dosimeter and appro-
However, in this range of photon energies the effect caused by the
priate analytical instrumentation. For simplicity, the system ampoule wall is considerable.
will be referred to as the ECB system. It is classified as a
1.3.4 The irradiation temperature of the dosimeter is within
reference-standard dosimetry system and is also used as a
the range from −40°C to 80°C.
routine dosimetry system (see ISO/ASTM Guide 51261).
NOTE 2—The temperature dependence of dosimeter response is known
1.2 This practice describes the mercurimetric titration
only in this range (see 4.3). For use outside this range, the dosimetry
analysis as a standard readout procedure for the ECB dosimeter system should be calibrated for the required range of irradiation tempera-
tures.
when used as a reference standard dosimetry system. Other
readout methods (spectrophotometric, oscillometric) that are
1.4 The effects of size and shape of the dosimeter on the
applicable when the ECB system is used as a routine dosimetry
response of the dosimeter can adequately be taken into account
system are described in Annex A1 and Annex A2.
by performing the appropriate calculations using cavity theory
(6).
1.3 This practice applies provided the following conditions
are satisfied: 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.3.1 The absorbed dose range is between 10 Gy and 2 MGy safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
for gamma radiation and between 10 Gy and 200 kGy for high responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2
current electron accelerators (1,2). (Warning—the boiling priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
point of ethanol chlorobenzene solutions is approximately bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific warnings
80°C. Ampoules may explode if the temperature during irra- are given in 8.2 and 9.2.
diation exceeds the boiling point. This boiling point may be
2. Referenced documents
exceeded if an absorbed dose greater than 200 kGy is given in
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a short period of time.)
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6 −1
1.3.2 The absorbed-dose rate is less than 10 Gy s (2).
C912 Practice for Designing a Process for Cleaning Techni-
1.3.3 For radionuclide gamma-ray sources, the initial pho-
cal Glasses
ton energy is greater than 0.6 MeV. For bremsstrahlung
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
photons, the energy of the electrons used to produce the
E170 Terminology Relating to Radiation Measurements and
bremsstrahlung photons is equal to or greater than 2 MeV. For
Dosimetry
electron beams, the initial electron energy is equal to or greater
E275 Practice for Describing and Measuring Performance of
than 4 MeV (3) (see ICRU Reports 34 and 35).
Ultraviolet and Visible Spectrophotometers
E666 Practice for Calculating Absorbed Dose From Gamma
or X Radiation
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E61 on Radiation E668 Practice for Application of Thermoluminescence-
Processing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E61.02 on Dosimetry
Dosimetry (TLD) Systems for Determining Absorbed
Systems, and is also under the jurisdiction of ISO/TC 85/WG 3.
Dose in Radiation-Hardness Testing of Electronic Devices
Current edition approved June 18, 2008. Published June 2009. Originally
published as ASTM E1538-93. Last previous ASTM edition E1538–99. ASTM
E1538–93 was adopted by ISO in 1998 with the intermediate designation ISO
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15563:1998(E). The present International Standard ISO/ASTM 51538:2009 (E) is a For referenced ASTM and ISO/ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website,
major revision of ISO/ASTM 51538:2002(E
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1.4.2 The absorbed dose rate is from 0.001 Gy/s to 1000 Gy/s.  
1.4.3 The radiation photon energy range is from 1 MeV to 10 MeV.  
1.4.4 The radiation electron energy range is from 3 MeV to 25 MeV.  
1.4.5 The irradiation temperature range is from –78 °C to +60 °C.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM ISO/ASTM51261-13(2020)(Practice)
Standard Practice for Calibration of Routine Dosimetry Systems for Radiation Processing

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Ionizing radiation is used to produce various desired effects in products. Examples of applications include the sterilization of medical products, microbial reduction, modification of polymers and electronic devices, and curing of inks, coatings, and adhesives (4).  
4.2 Absorbed-dose measurements, with statistical controls and documentation, are necessary to ensure that products receive the desired absorbed dose. These controls include a program that addresses requirements for calibration of routine dosimetry system.  
4.3 A routine dosimetry system calibration procedure as described in this document provides the user with a dosimetry system whose dose measurements are traceable to national or international standards for the conditions of use (see Annex A4). The dosimetry system calibration is part of the user’s measurement management system.
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1.1 This practice specifies the requirements for calibrating routine dosimetry systems for use in radiation processing, including establishing measurement traceability and estimating uncertainty in the measured dose using the calibrated dosimetry system.
Note 1: Regulations or other directives exist in many countries that govern certain radiation processing applications such as sterilization of healthcare products and radiation processing of food requiring that absorbed-dose measurements be traceable to national or international standards (ISO 11137-1, Refs (1-3)2).  
1.2 The absorbed-dose range covered is up to 1 MGy.  
1.3 The radiation types covered are photons and electrons with energies from 80 keV to 25 MeV.  
1.4 This document is one of a set of standards that provides recommendations for properly implementing dosimetry in radiation processing, and describes a means of achieving compliance with the requirements of ASTM E2628 “Practice for Dosimetry in Radiation Processing” for the calibration of routine dosimetry systems. It is intended to be read in conjunction with ASTM E2628 and the relevant ASTM or ISO/ASTM standard practice for the dosimetry system being calibrated referenced in Section 2.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM ISO/ASTM52701-13(2020)(Guide)
Standard Guide for Performance Characterization of Dosimeters and Dosimetry Systems for Use in Radiation Processing

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Ionizing radiation produces physical or chemical changes in many materials that can be measured and related to absorbed dose. Materials with radiation-induced changes that have been thoroughly studied can be used as dosimeters in radiation processing.  
Note 3: The scientific basis for commonly used dosimetry systems and detailed descriptions of the radiation-induced interactions are given in ICRU Report 80.  
4.2 Before a material can be considered for use as a dosimeter, certain characteristics related to manufacture and measurement of its response to ionizing radiation need to be considered, including:  
4.2.1 the ability to manufacture batches of the material with evidence demonstrating a reproducible radiation-induced change,  
4.2.2 the availability of instrumentation for measuring this change, and  
4.2.3 the ability to take into account effects of influence quantities on the dosimeter response and on the measured absorbed-dose values.  
4.3 Dosimeter/dosimetry system characterization is conducted to determine the performance characteristics for a dosimeter/dosimetry system related to its capability for measuring absorbed dose. The information obtained from dosimeter/dosimetry system characterization includes the reproducibility of the measured absorbed-dose value, the useful absorbed-dose range, effects of influence quantities, and the conditions under which the dosimeters can be calibrated and used effectively.
Note 4: When dosimetry systems are calibrated under the conditions of use, effects of influence quantities may be minimized or eliminated, because the effects can be accounted for or incorporated into the calibration method (see ISO/ASTM Practice 51261).  
4.4 The influence quantities of importance might differ for different radiation processing applications and facilities. For references to standards describing different applications and facilities, see ISO/ASTM Practice 52628.  
4.5 Classification of a dosimeter as a type I dosimeter ...
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1.1 This guide provides guidance on determining the performance characteristics of dosimeters and dosimetry systems used in radiation processing.  
1.2 This guide describes the influence quantities that might affect the performance of dosimeters and dosimetry systems and that should be considered during dosimeter/dosimetry system characterization.  
1.3 Users of this guide are directed to existing standards and literature for procedures to determine the effects from individual influence quantities and from combinations of more than one influence quantity.  
1.4 Guidance is provided regarding the roles of the manufacturers, suppliers, and users in the characterization of dosimeters and dosimetry systems.  
1.5 This guide does not address how the dosimeter/dosimetry system characterization information is to be used in radiation processing applications or in the calibration of dosimetry systems.
Note 1: For guidance on the use of dosimeter/dosimetry system characterization information for the selection and use of a dosimetry system, the user is directed to ISO/ASTM Practice 52628.
Note 2: For guidance on the use of dosimeter/dosimetry system characterization information for dosimetry system calibration, the user is directed to ISO/ASTM Practice 51261.  
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM ISO/ASTM52116-13(2020)(Practice)
Standard Practice for Dosimetry for a Self-Contained Dry-Storage Gamma Irradiator

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The design and operation of a self-contained irradiator should ensure that reproducible absorbed doses are obtained when the same irradiation parameters are used. Dosimetry is performed to determine the relationship between the irradiation parameters and the absorbed dose.  
4.1.1 For most applications, the absorbed dose is expressed as absorbed dose to water (see ISO/ASTM Practice 51261). For conversion of absorbed dose to water to that to other materials, for example, silicon, see Annex A1 of ISO/ASTM Practice 51261.  
4.2 Self-contained dry-storage gamma irradiators contain properly shielded radioactive sources, namely  137Cs or  60Co, that emit ionizing electromagnetic radiation (gamma radiation). These irradiators have an enclosed, accessible irradiator sample chamber connected with a sample positioning system, for example, irradiator drawer, rotor, or irradiator turntable, as part of the irradiation device.  
4.3 Self-contained dry-storage gamma irradiators can be used for many radiation processing applications, including the calibration irradiation of dosimeters; studies of dosimeter influence quantities; radiation effects studies, and irradiation of materials or biological samples for process compatibility studies; batch irradiations of microbiological, botanical, or in-vitro samples; irradiation of small animals; radiation “hardness” testing of electronics components and other materials; and batch radiation processing of containers of samples.
Note 1: Self-contained dry-storage gamma irradiators contain a sealed radiation source, or an array of sealed radiation sources securely held in a dry container constructed of solid materials. The sealed radiation sources are shielded at all times, and human access to the chamber undergoing irradiation is not physically possible due to the irradiator’s design configuration (see ANSI/HPS N43.7).
Note 2: For reference–standard dosimetry, the absorbed dose and absorbed-dose rate can be expressed in water or o...
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1.1 This practice outlines dosimetric procedures to be followed with self-contained dry-storage gamma irradiators. For irradiators used for routine processing, procedures are given to ensure that product processed will receive absorbed doses within prescribed limits.  
1.2 This practice covers dosimetry in the use of dry-storage gamma irradiators, namely self-contained dry-storage 137Cs or  60Co irradiators (shielded freestanding irradiators). It does not cover underwater pool sources, panoramic gamma sources, nor does it cover self-contained bremsstrahlung X-ray units.  
1.3 The absorbed-dose range for the use of the dry-storage self-contained gamma irradiators covered by this practice is typically 1 to 105 Gy, depending on the application. The absorbed-dose rate range typically is from 10–2 to 103 Gy/min.  
1.4 For irradiators supplied for specific applications, specific ISO/ASTM or ASTM practices and guides provide dosimetric procedures for the application. For procedures specific to dosimetry in blood irradiation, see ISO/ASTM Practice 51939. For procedures specific to dosimetry in radiation research on food and agricultural products, see ISO/ASTM Practice 51900 . For procedures specific to radiation hardness testing, see ASTM Practice E1249. For procedures specific to the dosimetry in the irradiation of insects for sterile release programs, see ISO/ASTM Guide 51940. In those cases covered by ISO/ASTM 51939, 51900 , 51940, or ASTM E1249, those standards take precedence.  
1.5 This document is one of a set of standards that provides recommendations for properly implementing and utilizing dosimetry in radiation processing. It is intended to be read in conjunction with ASTM E2628, “Practice for Dosimetry in Radiation Processing”.  
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