Effect of track etch rate on geometric track characteristics for polymeric track detectors

Etch Induction Time in CR-39 Detectors Etched in Na2CO3Mixed NaOH Solution

“…An extensive work has been published for the achievement of the most suitable etchant under optimum conditions in the track etch technique. [11,12] Stejney and Portwood [13] reported the production of Na 2 CO 3 in the reaction of CR-39 material with NaOH solution during etching while Khan et al [14] have established that the efficiency of the 6M NaOH solution changes during prolonged etching of CR-39 detectors and depends upon the amount of Na 2 CO 3 present at a particular time. The influence of changing the normality and temperature of an etchant has been studied by many researchers.…”