Radiation induced degradation of rhodamine 6G and 7-Diethylamino-4-methylcoumarin in nano-clay gel for use in dosimeter

Abstract

Rhodamine 6G (R6G) and 7-diethylamino-4-methylcoumarin (7D4MC) were applied to a nanoclay gel dosimeter based on radiation-induced degradation. The radiological properties were evaluated under X-ray irradiation. The fluorescent dyes showed linear degradation with an increase in dose. In addition, the distribution of fluorescence induced by inhomogeneous irradiation was maintained for two months and a suppressed diffusion of the fluorescent dyes in the gel matrix was observed.