Title: New improved thermoluminescence magnesium silicate material for clinical dosimetry

Abstract

Magnesium silicate has been prepared by a precipitation technique. This composite structure was proven by different tools, XRD, TGA&DTA, FTIR, and XRF. Magnesium silicate was found to have the formulas Mg1.1SiO3.2.1.1H2O. Thermoluminescence (TL) dosimetric properties like (linearity, fading, energy independence) of magnesium silicate in the shape of MgSiO3 have been estimated. A strong TL dosimetry peak associated with gamma radiation arises from 137Cs was developed. Different doses from gamma radiation were measured by thermoluminescence (TL) detection technique for magnesium silicate glasses in unique magnesium elements concentration to assess its dosimetric properties. A single strong peak of about 230°C arises for all irradiated samples. Total integral values of TL output and TL of the principal peak values showing a linear behavior start with 0.5 Gray up to 2 Gray dose range. Correlation of magnesium silicate TL response and different doses showed dose-response improvement concerning low doses linear relationship.