Effect of Gamma-Ray Irradiation, on Cellulose Nitrate Track Detector

Abstract

T h e influence of T-irradiation on the bulk etching rate of cellulose nitrate is described. T h e increase in bulk etching rate induced by 7-ray from "Co has been measured a t different irradiation doses and at different etching temperatures. From this temperature dependence the activation energy for the etching reaction is obtained. Some conclusions derived from experimental results are discussed in relation to a criterion for track registration.