Development of plastic scintillator with thermal polymerization

Abstract

In this study, development of a lastic scintillator based on polystyrene and doped with 1,4-bis[2-(phenyloxazole)]-benzene (POP) and 2,5 diphenyloxazole (PPO) was produced using the thermal polymerization process is studied. Plastic scintillators are used for the detection of radiation and they are vital for the radiation safety and protection. Thermal polymerization was used and the monomer were used after removal of retarder via alumina. The scintillation was confirmed with the radiation detector.