Gamma radiation shielding efficiency of a new lead-free composite material
Articles > Article ยท 2015
Authors: H. M. Soylu, Fatma YURT, O. A. Ersoz
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2015, vol 305, pp 529-534
DOI: 10.1007/s10967-015-4051-3
Summary
The aim of the study is to produce a new metal-polymer composite in the form of disc and investigate shielding efficiencies against gamma radiation (Cs-137 and I-131 and Am-241). The composite discs were produced from mixing polymer and different percentage tungsten carbide (50, 60, and 70 %). Compared with lead in same conditions the new material is more lightweight and flexible. Moreover the material's shielding efficiency is higher than lead also.