Beta Measurements

[rkathren@tricity.wsu.edu (Ron L. Kathren)]

The specific answer to your question is Yes; in fact this is done all the
time.  Many studies of beta response of instruments have been done at LANL
and PNNL as well as by manufacturers, and there are a number of pertinent
ANSI and IEC standards, including standards that characterize the standard
beta sources.  Suggest you contact someone at PNNL such as Greg Carter, or
Joe McDonald.

Hope this helps.  

Ron Kathren
rkathren@tricity.WSU.edu


>Maybe YOU could help me!
>
>I've been trying to post a question to radsafers and e-mail doesnt seem
>to get through except on reply mode.  
>Would the relative beta energy response from an R0-3 allow you to
>estimate dose from beta?  I have seen a few sources giving a beta energy
>response factor of 1 to 1.4 from ion chambers to beta at certain
>distances (differing responses from various radionuclides).
>
>Have any idea of other references on studies on relative beta energy
>response for ion chambers from Sr-90/Y-90?
>
>Any help would be appreciated.
>
>CharrisR@51mdg.osan.af.mil