Recent developments of radiation shielding concrete in nuclear and radioactive waste storage facilities–a state of the art review
Concrete-known for its inert properties-plays a pivotal role in nuclear and radioactive waste
storage, providing a robust barrier against radiation. Blended concrete made up of …
storage, providing a robust barrier against radiation. Blended concrete made up of …
[HTML][HTML] Additives in concrete to enhance neutron attenuation characteristics–A critical review
P Gokul, JA Kumar, R Preetha, S Chattopadhyaya… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
To benefit of humankind, radiation is used in medicine, industry, and academics, as well as
for generating electricity. Neutron radiation is a kind of ionisation emission that releases free …
for generating electricity. Neutron radiation is a kind of ionisation emission that releases free …
Optical, structural, physical, and nuclear shielding properties, and albedo parameters of TeO2–BaO–B2O3–PbO–V2O5 glasses
In this study, glass systems were constructed according to the formula 34TeO 2∙ xBaO∙ 35B 2
O 3∙(30-x) PbO∙ 1V 2 O 5 (x= 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 mol%). The gamma, neutron, proton, and …
O 3∙(30-x) PbO∙ 1V 2 O 5 (x= 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 mol%). The gamma, neutron, proton, and …
Structural, mechanical, radiation shielding properties and albedo parameters of alumina borate glasses: Role of CeO2 and Er2O3
In this study, the effect of CeO 2 and Er 2 O 3 on the physical, structural and mechanical
properties of the B 2 O 3-Na 2 O-Al 2 O 3 glass composition, according to the formula [75-(x+ …
properties of the B 2 O 3-Na 2 O-Al 2 O 3 glass composition, according to the formula [75-(x+ …
Valorization of hazardous chrysotile by H3BO3 incorporation to produce an innovative eco-friendly radiation shielding concrete: Implications on physico-mechanical …
For the first time, the hazardous chrysotile was valorized as an aggregate in radiation
shielding concrete (RSC). This was accomplished through its amalgamation with two …
shielding concrete (RSC). This was accomplished through its amalgamation with two …
Synthesis and experimental characterization on fast neutron and gamma-ray attenuation properties of high-dense and transparent Cadmium oxide (CdO) glasses for …
We present synthesis and thorough characterization phases of newly developed 20P 2 O 5·
30TeO 2.(50-x) ZnO. xCdO (x= 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 mol%) glasses. Experimental gamma-ray and …
30TeO 2.(50-x) ZnO. xCdO (x= 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 mol%) glasses. Experimental gamma-ray and …
Development of new heavy concretes containing chrome-ore for nuclear radiation shielding applications
In this study, four newly developed chromium ore based new heavy concretes containing
different types of minerals (chromium ore, hematite (Fe 2 O 3), titanium oxide (TiO 2) …
different types of minerals (chromium ore, hematite (Fe 2 O 3), titanium oxide (TiO 2) …
Physical, mechanical, and radiation attenuation properties of serpentine concrete containing boric acid
Serpentine and boric acid are effective materials to produce the radiation-shielding concrete
(RSC) for attenuating the fast and thermal neutrons, respectively. Therefore, this study …
(RSC) for attenuating the fast and thermal neutrons, respectively. Therefore, this study …
Fabrication of novel neutron shielding materials: Polypropylene composites containing colemanite, tincal and ulexite
Exposure to neutron radiation can cause serious health problems, especially in nuclear
power plants and their surroundings, high-flying aircrafts, and healthcare facilities …
power plants and their surroundings, high-flying aircrafts, and healthcare facilities …
Nano and microcomposites as gamma and X-ray ionizing radiation shielding materials—A review
The ionizing radiation has been well known for over 100 years now, and it was proved that it
is harmful to living organisms. On the other hand, physical properties of this radiation itself …
is harmful to living organisms. On the other hand, physical properties of this radiation itself …