Abstract
Features of a high-efficiency Radon cell with native scintillator were presented experimentally. In this work, we report the scintillation characteristics of Ag activated ZnS nanoparticle scintillator. Pulse height spectrum (PHS) of 241Am 5.48 MeV α-particles and 60 KeV γ rays has been measured using the prepared scintillator. After the optimization, the cell has been painted with the native scintillator. The cell qualities which include the sensitivity and efficiency are guaranteed for Radon detection. Results of native scintillator fabrication and characterization, along with radon cell calibration and application are also addressed and thoroughly discussed. The cell demonstrating as a scintillation detector for radon gas detection.
•Nanoparticles of ZnS has been activated with Ag and Cl ions.•The prepared material showed fast scintillation decay.•A clear full-energy deposited peak for the standard and prepared samples.