Estimation of yields of OH radicals in water irradiated by ionizing radiation

J Radiat Res. 2005 Sep;46(3):333-41. doi: 10.1269/jrr.46.333.

Abstract

The yield of OH radical induced by ionizing radiation was estimated by an empirical model; a prescribed diffusion model for a spur of single size applying to neutral water. Two representative spur distances were introduced, one for an incident primary charged particle and one for a representative secondary electron, to calculate chemical yields among active species in a spur. The total yield from the track was a combination of these primary and secondary yields. Two coefficients of this combination were the parameters of the present model. Based on an optimization of these parameters by existing experimental Fricke G-values, the present model estimates the yields of OH at the microsecond timescale after an irradiation, in a unified manner from electrons to heavy ions. The predicted yields of OH around the nanosecond timescale after an irradiation may be a relevant basis for a study on the mechanisms of radiation effects. This prediction by the present model was exemplified for electrons, photons and heavy ions (proton, helium, carbon, neon, argon and iron).

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
  • Hydroxyl Radical / chemical synthesis*
  • Hydroxyl Radical / radiation effects*
  • Kinetics
  • Linear Energy Transfer
  • Models, Chemical*
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiation, Ionizing*
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Water
  • Hydroxyl Radical