ASTM E 1956 : 2005

1.1 This practice covers procedures for the use of thermoluminescence dosimeters (TLDs) to determine the absorbed dose in materials irradiated by photons or electrons in terms of absorbed dose to water.

1.2 This practice covers systems that permit absorbed dose measurements under the following conditions:

1.2.1 The absorbed-dose range is from 1 Gy to 100 kGy.

1.2.2 The absorbed-dose rate is between 1 10 ² and 1 10¹⁰ Gy s¹.

1.2.3 The radiation-energy range for photons and electrons is from 0.1 to 50 MeV.

1.3 Absorbed dose and absorbed-dose rate measurements in materials subjected to neutron irradiation are not covered in this practice.

1.4 Procedures for the use of TLDs for determining absorbed dose in radiation-hardness testing of electronic devices are given in ASTM Practice E 668.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.