Characteristics of an ionization chamber using tetramethylgermanium

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Abstract

The material compatibility and the radiation resistivity of liquid tetramethylgermanium have been examined by monitoring the ionization yield and the electron lifetime in a pulse ionization chamber. There is no deterioration of the liquid quality with hardened lead during one year. Irradiation with 1000 Gy of γ-rays causes some deterioration of the liquid. The electron lifetime for the damage liquid was almost restored to its initial value by repeating the purification several times.

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