Published March 2018
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Journal article
Characterization of a new shielding rubber for use in neutron–gamma mixed fields
Creators
- 1. Damghan University, School of Physics (Iran, Islamic Republic of)
- 2. Shahid Beheshti University, Laser-Plasma Research Institute (Iran, Islamic Republic of)
Description
A variety of formulations was investigated for the fabrication of an appropriate shielding rubber to be used in neutron–gamma mixed fields. Having considered the required mechanical properties together with tungsten as the gamma-ray absorbing element, calculations with MCNPX 2.6 code confirmed that the incorporation of 5 weight percentage (wt%) of boron carbide exhibited the best performance as a thermal neutron absorber. A series of both experimental and simulation results are provided for comparison.
Additional details
Identifiers
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Nuclear Science and Techniques
- Journal Volume
- 29
- Journal Issue
- 3
- Journal Page Range
- p. 1-8
- ISSN
- 1001-8042
- CODEN
- NSETEC
INIS
- Country of Publication
- China
- Country of Input or Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- INIS RN
- 50018376
- Subject category
- S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
- Descriptors DEI
- BORON CARBIDES; COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION; FABRICATION; GAMMA RADIATION; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; MONTE CARLO METHOD; NEUTRON ABSORBERS; RUBBERS; SHIELDING; THERMAL NEUTRONS; TUNGSTEN
- Descriptors DEC
- BARYONS; BORON COMPOUNDS; CALCULATION METHODS; CARBIDES; CARBON COMPOUNDS; ELASTOMERS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; ELEMENTS; FERMIONS; HADRONS; IONIZING RADIATIONS; METALS; NEUTRONS; NUCLEONS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; ORGANIC POLYMERS; POLYMERS; RADIATIONS; REFRACTORY METALS; SIMULATION; TRANSITION ELEMENTS
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- Copyright
- Copyright (c) 2018 Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Nuclear Society, Science Press China and Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.