Feroz A. Mir, S. Rather, I. Wani
Nov 2, 2014
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Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids
Abstract
Plant-isolated compounds, Osthol [7-methoxy-8-(3-methylbut-2-enyl) coumarin], were subjected to modification in the isopentenyl side chain to get an aldehyde of 2-methyl-4 (7-methoxy-2-oxo-2H-chromen-8-yl)-but-2-en-1-al. This modified compound was exposed to γ-radiation produced by 137Cs source at room temperature. Pre- and post-irradiation study was carried out by ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy. The compound shows a sharp absorption peak at 322 nm. This observed absorption band decreases with irradiation up to a certain dose and then increases with a further increase in the radiation dose. This compound exhibits almost a linear response up to 7 Gy. From the optical data analysis, this compound follows indirect allowed transition and the optical gap was found around 3.58 eV. The systematic decrease in the band gap was found with an increase in the radiation dose. Urbach energy is also found to decrease with radiation. This parameter gives a clear indication of the defects and free radical created in the system after irradiation. The present features shown by this compound may be exploited as sensitive dosimeter in 0–7 Gy γ-radiation environment.