Measurements were done after heating the water with a suitable heating system, and chambers were submerged for a sufficient time to allow for temperature equilibrium. A gas ionization chamber measures the charge from the number of ion pairs created within a gas caused by incident radiation. La Russa and D. W. O. Rogers, Med. {{F'o,Ow 1^\Pp{vkyIm_U)SUlX6Z'dS chamber, with resulting advantages in charge collection. Change). Inside the ICP torch, the aerosol mist is transported into a high-temperature plasma, where it becomes atomized and ionized as it passes through an RF load coil. P V = N k T. You seem to assume that when you increase the pressure in a pressure chamber, all other variables in this formula except the temperature stays constant. Simply seal the chamber and heat it. This is in distinction to the GeigerMller tube or the proportional counter whereby secondary electrons, and ultimately multiple avalanches, greatly amplify the original ionisation charges to produce measurable pulses.[1]. 0000009393 00000 n These chambers have a cylindrical body made of aluminium or plastic a few millimetres thick. hLJ1F_ I&3c`P]\;6;j?k*XvH]$3V$6 STRyHU'ACx )`lHgW\oUey#gT)'\l("WjWp`bY 6=|Nd_~iK U In an ionisation type smoke detector, ambient air is allowed to freely enter the ionization chamber. Some hand held instruments generate audible clicks similar to that produced by a G-M counter to assist operators, who use the audio feedback in radiation survey and contamination checks. 2008 Jan 22;9(1):70-86. doi: 10.1120/jacmp.v9i1.2676. 0000005889 00000 n All chambers were submersed at 3 cm depth in water phantom and connected to separate electrometers for simultaneous readings for a given dose from a 6 MV beam. endstream endobj 76 0 obj <>stream A correction factor based on thermal coefficients is derived for each chamber. 0000009966 00000 n endobj The steady-state thermal response was dependent upon the water temperature and wall and electrode compositions. Quantifying temperature-equilibrium time using temperature analysis inside a Farmer ionization chamber. 2 0 obj and transmitted securely. Thermal results show that all chambers expanded in response to heating except for the PTW, which contracted. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Temperature and pressure. Air kerma calibration factors and chamber correction values for PTW soft x-ray, NACP and Roos ionization chambers at very low x-ray energies. 0000007876 00000 n The .gov means its official. % endobj endstream endobj 84 0 obj <>stream xref This drop in current triggers the alarm. 0000002027 00000 n Thus the mass of the air inside the sensitive volume of the chamber varies with respect to the density() and volume(V) i.e. There are two basic configurations; the "integral" unit with the chamber and electronics in the same case, and the "two-piece" instrument which has a separate ion chamber probe attached to the electronics module by a flexible cable. Results: Contrary to other well-known ionization chambers, like the HDR1000 PLUS, in which the temperature-pressure correction factor overcorrects the measurements, in the SourceCheck ionization . 0000007617 00000 n h21U0PwV072=JJSCR+ To improve detection efficiency, they are filled with a noble gas because the highly electronegative oxygen in air easily captures free electrons, forming negative ions. Investigation of thermal and temporal responses of ionization chambers in radiation dosimetry. endstream endobj 81 0 obj <>stream The ion stream is then focused by a single ion Multi-cavity ionization chambers can measure the intensity of the radiation beam in several different regions, providing beam symmetry and flatness information. p. 249. (C.H.) 0000023851 00000 n 0000008771 00000 n These detectors are used in survey meters and for environmental monitoring.[2]. 2016 Jul;43(7):4032. doi: 10.1118/1.4953195. effect, electrometer correction factor and the standard environmental conditions of temperature, pressure and relative humidity of the air in the ion chamber. Temporal results show that all chambers equilibrate quickly in water. The calibration of parallel-plate electron ionization chambers at NPL for use with the IPEM 2003 code of practice: summary data. h2P0PwV072=JJSCR+ 0000000936 00000 n Study of the uncertainty in the determination of the absorbed dose to water during external beam radiotherapy calibration. 126 0 obj Polarity correction factor for flattening filter free photon beams in several cylindrical ionization chambers. A voltage potential is applied between the electrodes to create an electric field in the fill gas. Fuse H, Hirota S, Fujisaki T, Abe S, Yasue K, Hanada K, Tomita F. J Radiat Res. Disclaimer. Thermal and temporal response of ionization chambers in radiation dosimetry. hb```Lf= 128 0 obj In installations where the chamber is a long distance from the measuring electronics, readings can be affected by external electromagnetic radiation acting on the cable. It is concluded that ion chamber correction factors can be divided into first order; temperature and pressure connection, second order; volume correction for thermal expansion, and third order; humidity correction. For now, we correct M as follows: M =Mraw P,t p Ph Ppol-- Note that the temperature and pressure correction is as you would expect: () 760 295 .15 273 .15 ( ), p torr torr K K T C P o t p + = A previous paper based solely on Monte Carlo simulations [D. J. 2012 Jul;5(2):172-7. doi: 10.1007/s12194-012-0151-8. 0000004491 00000 n This mode of operation is referred to as "current" mode, meaning that the output signal is a continuous current, and not a pulse output as in the cases of the GeigerMller tube or the proportional counter. sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal 0 Conventionally, the term "ionization chamber" refers exclusively to those detectors which collect all the charges created by direct ionization within the gas through the application of an electric field. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Phys. India. Disclaimer. #AddbUKq4@$( 2016 Jul;9(2):187-92. doi: 10.1007/s12194-016-0348-3. The chamber contains a small amount of americium-241, which is an emitter of alpha particles which produce a constant ion current. The characterization of the Advanced Markus ionization chamber for use in reference electron dosimetry in the UK. 0000004001 00000 n %PDF-1.5 % 0 stream 0000050818 00000 n %PDF-1.2 % Would you like email updates of new search results? wp$TCyK;$cR=0"Y:@. ,K0\~x> RxQ%l5AfrwmpMs0FP WDxxL0,GD:JO^)U\\Y)3%E@De(g i*Mo+;-7X@`k[E7ca,U_;[[[,LAKE2.FfpF O,2~66$84 jjS*c20[PLyBN c P4Yct3yzLl#xyrKY~[JdOW3pSAxV*S6{,VVTd@)bXBQjPD. GXbLfj@sb#0CpN 'dV Bs0u16Y*. 0000001836 00000 n Generally, the ion chamber response requires temperature/pressure correction according to the ideal gas law. 0000008834 00000 n endstream endobj 80 0 obj <>stream 127 0 obj It has a good uniform response to radiation over a wide range of energies and is the preferred means of measuring high levels of gamma radiation, such as in a radiation hot cell as they can tolerate prolonged periods in high radiation fields without degradation. Authors: Emmett, M L Publication Date: @ # THAB20108: Ion Chamber Dose Measurements Problems with the TemperaturePressure Correction Factor - Bourgouin - 2016 - Medical Physics - Wiley Online Library Fuse H, Fujisaki T, Abe S, Yasue K, Oyama S. J Radiat Res. They are particularly preferred for high dose rate measurements and for gamma radiation they give good accuracy for energies above 50-100 keV.[1]. 125 0 obj doi: 10.1088/0031-9155/54/8/N01. These are immune to electromagnetic effects. [1][3][4] This has the effect of ensuring the gas in the chamber is acting as though it were a portion of an infinitely large gas volume, and increases the accuracy by reducing interactions of gamma with the wall material. It is concluded that ion chamber correction factors can be divided into first order; temperature and pressure connection, second order; volume correction for thermal expansion, and third order; humidity correction. [11] This covers all radiation instrument technologies, and is a useful comparative guide to the use of ion chamber instruments. An official website of the United States government. 255 0 obj<>stream In the United Kingdom the HSE has issued a user guide on selecting the correct radiation measurement instrument for the particular application concerned. 0000000817 00000 n This site needs JavaScript to work properly. endobj Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Other examples are applications where the ions are created outside the chamber but are carried in by a forced flow of air or gas. : USDOE OSTI Identifier: 4169984 NSA Number: NSA-14-020390 Resource Type: Journal Article Journal Name: Rev. Tr#RjGZ5|]6t.+Njn 0000003312 00000 n Bookshelf endobj The chamber of the integral instrument is generally at the front of the case facing downwards, and for beta/gamma instruments there is a window in the bottom of the casing. -, Med Phys. 3 0 obj <>>> halmasri@mail.ryudai.jp 0000005910 00000 n Dr Rela Institute and Medical Centre, The operator closes the shield to exclude beta, and can thereby calculate the rate of each radiation type. MeSH kQ is a chamber-specific factor which corrects for the effects of the difference between the calibration quality 60Co and the actual user quality Q. Co ND w 60 ]Z 1!`a2m?. P and T are air pressure and temperature at the time of measurement To compensate this , the temperature-pressure correction factor(KTP) was introduced, Poand Toare reference values of pressure(KPa) and temperature() according to SSDL. The calculated P hbbd``b`$ { n`RXA,e ( However, this correction does not consider the thermal volume effect of chambers. 2009 Apr 21;54(8):N115-24. 0000007947 00000 n 2004 Mar;31(3):573-8 0000004693 00000 n Careers. 0000006897 00000 n Switch the chamber out if it is greater than 1.05. official website and that any information you provide is encrypted 0000006875 00000 n X09y&00p2A^;#wGo)-r'QB5( f8jq4 t+=/4GY8L`j,a`Zq*E[ #K2@Z1zN 1u D! 2021 Sep 13;62(5):841-845. doi: 10.1093/jrr/rrab073. ISBN 0-87765-345-3. 1998 Apr;25(4):496-502 : Convair, Ft. Worth, Tex. A correction factor based on thermal coefficients is derived for each chamber. Ipe NE, Rosser KE, Moretti CJ, Manning JW, Palmer MJ. This requires scrupulous cleaning of the chamber, its terminations and cables, and subsequent drying in an oven. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Ion Chambers: Everything You've Wanted to Know (But Were Afraid to Ask)", "Review on the characteristics of radiation detectors for dosimetry and imaging", LND, Inc. ion chamber specification sheets, "Selection, use and maintenance of portable monitoring instruments", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ionization_chamber&oldid=1137527496, This page was last edited on 5 February 2023, at 02:46. The material is selected to have an atomic number similar to that of air so that the wall is said to be "air equivalent" over a range of radiation beam energies. 0000006395 00000 n 2008 Jan;35(1):206-15 There is also a temperature correction chart below the calculator. The strength of the beta window limits the differential pressure from atmospheric pressure that can be tolerated, and common materials are stainless steel or titanium with a typical thickness of 25m. Vented chambers are susceptible to small changes in efficiency with air pressure [2] and correction factors can be applied for very accurate measurement applications. The .gov means its official. m = V, As the volume of the chamber remains constant, the density varies with respect to pressure and temperature, As the pressure increases the density increases(i.e.more air molecules) {Boyels law} , hence more interaction occurs. %%EOF h21V0PwV01=JJSCR+ R It should be re-measured for different dose rates (FFF). 1983 Sep-Oct;10(5):676-9 <>/XObject<>/Pattern<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 540 720] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> The atmospheric reference conditions in Equation 2 is temperature of 20C %PDF-1.4 That is not how a pressure chamber typically works. %%EOF h21Q0PwV072=JJSCR+ z 0000002133 00000 n 0000002133 00000 n 33, 4590-4599 (2006)] pointed out the [] The dosimeters what we use in clinics are relative dosimeters, i.e. The following chamber types are commonly used. The site is secure. An official website of the United States government. Similar in design to a parallel plate chamber, the upper plate of an extrapolation chamber can be lower using micrometer screws. The larger droplets exit the spray chamber while the fine mist is transported into the ICP torch. AlMasri H, Funyu A, Kakinohana Y, Murayama S. Radiol Phys Technol. Med Phys. Fuse H, Fujisaki T, Abe S, Yasue K, Oyama S. J Radiat Res. 253 0 obj <> endobj PMC /Contents 128 0 R sx4+!Ggv%,3P'P:*B^3?b+xMr 0000001104 00000 n Epub 2009 Mar 20. For example, within the head of linear accelerators used for radiotherapy. endstream endobj 79 0 obj <>stream 0000005032 00000 n ion corrects for recombination inefficiencies in the ion chamber Dose rate and dose per pulse affect the recombination. When this capacitor is fully charged, any ionization within the thimble counteracts this charge, and the change in charge can be measured. Castro P, Garca-Vicente F, Mnguez C, Floriano A, Sevillano D, Prez L, Torres JJ. [1] This results in more number of charge collection. You'll get a detailed solution from a subject matter expert that helps you learn core concepts. Monte Carlo calculations of electron beam quality conversion factors for several ion chamber types. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited. 0000007941 00000 n <> Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. Thirumurugan Elango -, Br J Radiol. The upper disc is extremely thin, allowing for much more accurate near-surface dose measurements than are possible with a cylindrical chamber. 0000001603 00000 n Sci. AIR DENSITY CORRECTION FACTOR FOR IONIZATION CHAMBERS Full Record Related Research Abstract A chart is presented for use when ionization chamber measurements are made on patients. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help H2 9lnH\oL@`$"^9&nrvAO'NiJS Comparison and uncertainty evaluation of different calibration protocols and ionization chambers for low-energy surface brachytherapy dosimetry. RSO EXAM LEVEL III PREVIOUS YEARS VIVA QUESTION. 2004 Mar;31(3):573-8. doi: 10.1118/1.1644520. This generates an ionization current which is measured by an electrometer circuit in the region of femtoamperes to picoamperes, depending on the chamber design, and is proportional to the radiation dose. -, Med Phys. xref The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the These chambers often have an end window made of material thin enough, such as mylar, so that beta particles can enter the gas volume. Hb```@ (e|. "Guard rings" are generally used as a design feature on higher voltage tubes to reduce leakage through or along the surface of tube connection insulators, which can require a resistance in the order of 1013.[6]. 2015 Aug;42(8):4954-64. doi: 10.1118/1.4927059. The dose measured in this case is overestimated from that measured in standard condition. A. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! endobj Comparison of the ion currents in the two chambers allows compensation for changes due to air pressure, temperature, or the ageing of the source. The electrodes may be in the form of parallel plates (Parallel Plate Ionization Chambers: PPIC), or a cylinder with a coaxially located internal anode wire. FOIA 2014 Nov;41(11):111701. doi: 10.1118/1.4893915. \ [HB-y3+~sH:ytPK.dXf$|t\ [" .E@} ;'mC2+xJ2\yaY#)0$i 3 0 obj 0000001708 00000 n h2T0Pw/+Q0,H/-K-0 v )B\@z\`]v9_QY6l\SXlZ';iL(m%XWbU=4IgV[.ctemvmubMJ]:U)d6mOlT+Anvd9I}a|XGJjxY4}|u]u% dDl%vn?jr{4(x}9{ 9;X+NU g-E Tk[- c+tWv>t}\At Jyk a{FoyJJ7 Wn@l RJNQSY:W/O;x+_VV!I=9A"8. Characterization of air temperature in modern ion chambers due to phantom geometry and ambient temperature changes. The ionization chamber is a primary dosimeter that is used in radiation dosimetry. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies It was found that the smallest chamber, CC01, showed the greatest expansion. FOIA endobj Candela-Juan C, Vijande J, Garca-Martnez T, Niatsetski Y, Nauta G, Schuurman J, Ouhib Z, Ballester F, Perez-Calatayud J. Med Phys. If smoke enters the detector, it disrupts this current because ions strike smoke particles and are neutralized. Typically a pressure of 8-10 atmospheres can be used, and various noble gases are employed. z7-MciI,=d3rS9W"-OYlQLtp76DD F 0000007898 00000 n Sponsoring Org. The site is secure. 0000051932 00000 n trailer 0000001454 00000 n The ionization chamber is the simplest type of gaseous ionisation detector, and is widely used for the detection and measurement of many types of ionizing radiation, including X-rays, gamma rays, and beta particles. Most commonly used for radiation therapy measurements is a cylindrical or "thimble" chamber. 0000002154 00000 n The temporal response was studied at approximately +/- 10 degrees C from room temperature, i.e., 10 degrees C and 30 degrees C. Temporal results show that all chambers reach quick equilibrium response within < 2 minutes of submersion in water. The detector also has a reference chamber which is sealed but is ionized in the same way. For ion chambers with cavities open to the surrounding atmosphere, the response measured at a given temperature and pressure must be corrected using the standard temperature-pressure correction factor (P(TP)). [9] A chamber will have a calibration factor established by a national standards laboratory such as ARPANSA in Australia or the NPL in the UK, or will have a factor determined by comparison against a transfer standard chamber traceable to national standards at the user's site.[4][10]. The PubMed wordmark and PubMed logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). endstream endobj 77 0 obj <>stream xn=@/bMsx@MlE}$bW=r(R,QpeDVzV{:]\WM6/._VU63r*eVvR,__]Y_[y-NG%|9 INTRODUCTION In a recent pair of papers,1,2 the ADCL at the University of Wisconsin reported problems with the standard temperature-pressure correction factor P TP when used with well ioniza- Effect of temperature and pressure Since the volume of an ion chamber is fixed, need to correct for change in gas mass due to change in temperature and pressure Correction factor relative to conditions of 0oC and 101.3 kPa (760 mm Hg): If the instrument is calibrated for 22oC - adjust the temperature in denominator startxref For hand-held instruments the wall thickness is made as uniform as possible to reduce photon directionality though any beta window response is obviously highly directional. 253 21 Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association. (LogOut/ xb```"S6 cg`aajgg0h 0000004899 00000 n 0000001432 00000 n [1], The electric field has to be sufficiently strong to prevent the recombination of ion pairs which would diminish the ion current, and build-up of positive ions is prevented by their recombination with electrons when they reach the cathode. It consists of a gas-filled chamber with two electrodes; known as anode and cathode. x][qEEXhYMf yId &I8oK9{(P._]k}| o?p9/1Sry>;&:4\4o=~|7oqo2gCNitI9tya;"S!&C\z/tio%4/7Krt/%4_2Ly3c>_f0C~&&Td/HCcJm4\M?6]4M$CxVn4OEG[Z\D dyj>S?i7~vv4t?==}Bd{X/!~'zAO=n\:esjW#}J>)tDgZ;bO2^ !My"~}&SqSObLD47r"W[D? 0000000015 00000 n Key words: temperature-pressure correction, air pressure, ion chamber dosimetry, x ray, correction factors, Monte Carlo, EGSnrc I. Equation 2 shows the correction factors ktp used in Equation 1. hE27`*nM L$YN\y}r}KU" ^yNK>"9.J8) }\,pz$p^_ E,G <> The active volume is housed within a thimble shaped cavity with an inner conductive surface (cathode) and a central anode. This usually has a sliding shield which enables discrimination between gamma and beta radiation. Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. [5], The efficiency of the chamber can be further increased by the use of a high-pressure gas. Instr. 0000009999 00000 n Measurements can be taken with different plate spacing and extrapolated to a plate spacing of zero, i.e. Key words: temperature-pressure correction, air pressure, ion chamber dosimetry, x ray, correction factors, Monte Carlo, EGSnrc I. 2021 Sep 13;62(5):841-845. doi: 10.1093/jrr/rrab073. These are similar in construction to the vented chamber, but are sealed and operate at or around atmospheric pressure. 0000001814 00000 n Later, other factors are explicitly corrected for outside of 'M'. official website and that any information you provide is encrypted G+0>`Z,<. In this case, the number of interactions are less and the dose measured is under estimated from the measured dose under standard conditions. These laboratory conditions may change between SSDLs, one might have did the calibration with temperature as 20 and other might have done with 21 , so always its a best practice to refer calibration certificate for reference temperature and pressure. <]>> 0000037298 00000 n To eliminate dosimetric error, the temporal and thermal response should be known for a chamber or water phantom temperature should be maintained close to room temperature. 2020 Sep 8;61(5):712-717. doi: 10.1093/jrr/rraa045. Fuse H, Hirota S, Fujisaki T, Abe S, Yasue K, Hanada K, Tomita F. J Radiat Res. The devices used for radiotherapy are called "reference dosimeters", while those used for radiopharmaceuticals are called radioisotope dose calibrators - an inexact name for radionuclide radioactivity calibrators, which are used for measurement of radioactivity but not absorbed dose. [7], In medical physics and radiotherapy, ionization chambers are used to ensure that the dose delivered from a therapy unit[8] or radiopharmaceutical is what is intended. 0000004904 00000 n <> Select all ion chamber correction factors. Invisible hygroscopic moisture on the surface of cable dielectrics and connectors can be sufficient to cause a leakage current which will swamp any radiation-induced ion current. 0000001918 00000 n 0000009273 00000 n This means individual ionising events cannot be measured, so the energy of different types of radiation radiation cannot be differentiated, but it gives a very good measurement of overall ionising effect. These chambers also have the advantage of not requiring a vent and desiccant. MeSH Investigation of thermal and temporal responses of ionization chambers in radiation dosimetry Authors Hussein AlMasri 1 , Akira Funyu , Yasumasa Kakinohana , Sadayuki Murayama Affiliation 1 Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Science, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Okinawa 903-0215, Japan. %PDF-1.5 0000000908 00000 n In this study, we propose a methodology for temperature determination of the temperature and pressure correction factor, PTP, by analyzing the temperature distribution of the modeled ionization chamber taking into account the thermal effect of a water phantom on neighboring materials in the process. 2 0 obj 8600 Rockville Pike Installed instruments can be used for measuring ambient gamma for personnel protection and normally sound an alarm above a preset rate, though the GeigerMller tube instrument is generally preferred where high levels of accuracy are not required. . Early versions of the ion chamber were used by Marie and Pierre Curie in their original work in isolating radioactive materials. <>>> 2001 Aug;46(8):2107-17. doi: 10.1088/0031-9155/46/8/306. Central electrode Insulator Outer electrode Aluminium Graphite PTCFE Dural %@Zwd/ ?? Measurements with open air ionization chambers require temperature and pressure correction to account for the change in the mass of air in the chamber volume, which changes with the ambient temperature and pressure. 0000003092 00000 n 1956 Feb;29(338):118-9 endobj Bookshelf The standard value for atmospheric pressure at sea level (ATM) is equal to: 1 atm = 29.92 in Hg (inches of mercury) 1 atm = 760 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) 1 atm = 1013.20 millibars 1 atm = 14.7 psi (pounds force per square inch) 1 atm = 1013.20 hPa (hectopascals) PMC Careers. AUTOMATIC ION CHAMBER CORRECTION FOR TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE Full Record Related Research Authors: Bylander, E G; Gardner, J R Publication Date: Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1960 Research Org. Quantifying temperature-equilibrium time using temperature analysis inside a Farmer ionization chamber. <> For absolute dosimetry, it is necessary to make corrections for the ion chamber response, especially for small ion chambers like the CC01. The equilibration time was between 3 and 5 min for all chambers. 0000000016 00000 n To overcome this a local converter module is often used to translate the very low ion chamber currents to a pulse train or data signal related to the incident radiation. In this study, we propose a methodology for temperature determination of the temperature and pressure correction factor, PTP, by analyzing the temperature distribution of the modeled ionization chamber taking into account the thermal effect of a water phantom on neighboring materials in the process. Measurements were taken in heating water bath having an automatic temperature control mechanism. government site. For low-energy beta sources of 0.25 to 0.50 MeV, the normalized PTP-corrected chamber response is as much as 4% to 12% over unity for air densities/pressures corresponding to an elevation of 3048 m (10000 ft) above sea level. endstream endobj 85 0 obj <>stream 368 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<111F2F15A8079946A1281B700352E333>]/Index[360 15]/Info 359 0 R/Length 56/Prev 166903/Root 361 0 R/Size 375/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream When gas atoms or molecules between the electrodes are ionized by incident ionizing radiation, ion-pairs are created and the resultant positive ions and dissociated electrons move to the electrodes of the opposite polarity under the influence of the electric field. <> The ionization chamber is the simplest type of . 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