| Issue |
EPJ Web Conf.
Volume 154, 2017
3rd International Conference on Theoretical and Experimental Studies in Nuclear Applications and Technology (TESNAT 2017)
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| Article Number | 01022 | |
| Number of page(s) | 3 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201715401022 | |
| Published online | 29 September 2017 | |
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201715401022
New applications and developments in the neutron shielding
Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Department of Physics, Osmaniye, Turkey
* Corresponding author: aysunugur@osmaniye.edu.tr
Published online: 29 September 2017
Shielding neutrons involve three steps that are slowing neutrons, absorption of neutrons, and impregnation of gamma rays. Neutrons slow down with thermal energy by hydrogen, water, paraffin, plastic. Hydrogenated materials are also very effective for the absorption of neutrons. Gamma rays are produced by neutron (radiation) retention on the neutron shield, inelastic scattering, and degradation of activation products. If a source emits gamma rays at various energies, high-energy gamma rays sometimes specify shielding requirements. Multipurpose Materials for Neutron Shields; Concrete, especially with barium mixed in, can slow and absorb the neutrons, and shield the gamma rays. Plastic with boron is also a good multipurpose shielding material. In this study; new applications and developments in the area of neutron shielding will be discussed in terms of different materials.
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