Plastic Scintillators for Scintillation Dosimetry
Plastic scintillators are promising candidates for scintillation dosimetry due to their many advantageous properties. Scintillation dosimetry is a technique used to measure radiation dose by detecting the light (scintillation) emitted by certain materials when they are exposed to ionizing radiation. These include water equivalence, which ensures accurate dose measurements by mimicking the radiation interaction characteristics of human tissue, and energy independence, providing consistent responses across a range of radiation energies. They also offer excellent reproducibility and dose linearity, meaning their scintillation output remains stable under repeated measurements and is directly proportional to the radiation dose received. Additionally, plastic scintillators are known for their resistance to radiation damage and near temperature independence, ensuring long-term reliability and consistent performance under various environmental conditions.
Why Plastic Scintillators Are Promising？
Water Equivalence
Human tissue is mostly water, so materials with similar radiation interaction properties provide more accurate dose measurements.
Plastic scintillators have atomic compositions and densities close to water, making them ideal for mimicking tissue in medical dosimetry.
Energy Independence
Some detectors respond differently to different radiation energies, which can skew results.
Plastic scintillators respond consistently across a range of radiation energies, leading to more reliable measurements.
Reproducibility
They provide stable and repeatable results under the same conditions.
This reliability is crucial for medical and industrial applications where consistent dose measurements are required.
Dose Linearity
The amount of light emitted is directly proportional to the radiation dose.
This linearity simplifies calibration and improves accuracy, especially in treatments like radiation therapy.
Resistance to Radiation Damage
Some materials degrade or change behaviour after prolonged exposure to radiation.
Plastic scintillators can tolerate high doses without significant performance loss, making them durable for long-term use.
Near Temperature Independence
Their performance doesn’t vary much with temperature changes.
This makes them suitable for various environments without the need for temperature corrections.
What Does Shalom EO Offer?
Hangzhou Shalom EO offers a wide selection of plastic scintillators designed specifically for scintillation dosimetry and related applications. Our products combine cost-effective pricing with superior performance and are available in a variety of forms—plates, sheets, blocks, rods/cylinders, and rings—to suit different experimental and industrial needs. We also supply integrated plastic scintillator detectors, assembled with photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), silicon diodes, electronic modules, and digital readout units, providing turnkey solutions for radiation detection and measurement. Our scintillator materials are comparable in quality and performance to those offered by Eljen Technology and Luxium Solutions (formerly Saint-Gobain Crystals).
With our broad product catalog and commitment to quality, Hangzhou Shalom EO is well-positioned to support your needs in scintillation dosimetry and radiation measurement.