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Assessment of the skin contamination dose coefficients for 252Cf radionuclide: Monte Carlo approach

Author name : AHMED MOHAMED AHMED MOSTAFA
Publication Date : 2024-08-12
Journal Name : Radiation Measurements

Abstract

Handling the 252Cf radionuclide source poses a potential hazard of skin surface contamination in case of an unexpected occurrence. Consequently, there is a growing need to establish precise dose conversion coefficients tailored to each type of emitted primary particle and various radionuclides. Nevertheless, the current body of literature does not provide specific data or methodologies for evaluating skin contamination dose and its associated coefficients, particularly with regard to the 252Cf source. Thus, this study aims to quantify the dose rate received by the skin and its associated coefficients after contamination scenario. Utilizing the established MCNPX environment, the Equivalent dose rate and Absorbed dose, along with Skin contamination dose coefficient (SCDC), have been calculated within the skin tissue. Two methodologies, specifically Watt Fission distribution and the Doppler Effect, are proposed to analyze particle spectra within skin phantom, enabling the calculation of Equivalent dose rate. In accordance with ICRP recommendations regarding the optimal depth for assessing skin doses, the designated scoring volume within the skin is located between depths of 50–100 μm. This volume is tasked with evaluating the dose. The SCDC results were entirely consistent with previously published data from MCNPX, with statistical uncertainties of less than 15%, demonstrating the efficacy of the methodologies employed in this study. This research presents an innovative method for generating data related to skin contamination doses. The novel outcomes in the current research facilitate the assessment of skin dose contamination for the targeted radionuclides and radiotherapy purposes due to staff oversight and radiobiological effects

Keywords

Skin contamination dose coefficient (SCDC), 252Cf radionuclide, MCNPX monte-carlo simulation environment, Scoring volume, Equivalent dose rat

Publication Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radmeas.2024.107269

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