Production and Neutron Irradiation Tests on a New Epoxy/Molybdenum Composite

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 measuremen...

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Published in:International journal of polymer analysis & characterization 2015-05, Vol.20 (4), p.323-329
Main Authors: Aygün, Bünyamin, Korkut, Turgay, Karabulut, Abdulhalik, Gencel, Osman, Karabulut, Abdulkerim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ceramic matrix composites
Computer simulation
Design engineering
Epoxy resin
Epoxy resins
Equivalence
Molybdenum
Molybdenum powder
Monte Carlo methods
Monte Carlo simulation
Monte Carlo simulations
Neutron shielding
Neutrons
Polymer composites
Reinforcing steels
Shielding
Steels
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Summary: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 B 4 C. The produced new sample has a high neutron shielding capacity and it can be used for neutron protection purposes.
ISSN:1023-666X
1563-5341
DOI:10.1080/1023666X.2015.1017790