X-ray, gamma, and neutron radiation tests on epoxy-ferrochromium slag composites by experiments and monte carlo simulations

Turgay Korkut*, Osman Gence, Erol Kam, Witold Brostow

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Abstract

Radiation shielding effects of ferrochromium slag loading hardened epoxy resin samples were investigated. Five different samples including different percentages of epoxy resin and ferrochromium slag were produced. X-ray, gamma ray, and neutron particle transmission experiments were performed for epoxy-ferrochromium slag composites. Also, FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations were made to obtain absorbed doses. As a result, radiation shielding performance increases with increasing ferrochromium slag additive in epoxy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)224-231
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization
Volume18
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Epoxy resin
  • FLUKA monte carlo code
  • Ferrochromium slag
  • Polymer reinforcement
  • Radiation shielding
  • Waste recycling

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