Production and Neutron Irradiation Tests on a New Epoxy/Molybdenum Composite |
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| Authors: | Bünyamin Aygün Abdulhalik Karabulut Osman Gencel Abdulkerim Karabulut |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey;2. Department of Nuclear Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sinop University, Sinop, Turkey;3. Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Bartin University, Bartin, Turkey;4. Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sinop University, Sinop, Turkey |
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| Abstract: | Molybdenum powder was added in an epoxy matrix to increase the neutron-shielding capacity of pure epoxy. FLUKA and GEANT4 Monte Carlo programs were used to design new neutron-shielding material. After finding the epoxy/Mo ratio for the best shielding capacity, neutron equivalent dose rate measurements were performed. Results were compared to commonly used neutron-shielding materials such as paraffin, steel, concrete, and B4C. The produced new sample has a high neutron shielding capacity and it can be used for neutron protection purposes. |
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| Keywords: | Epoxy resin Molybdenum powder Monte Carlo simulations Neutron shielding Polymer composites |
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