Novel concrete compositions for γ-rays and neutron shielding using WC and B4C

Concrete provides a superior shielding effect against γ-rays and neutron by reducing the radiation exposure to biological entities and their surroundings. A suitable amount of additives in the concrete mixture can enhance the shielding effect. With this perception, the mixing proportion of concrete...

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Main Authors: Bhargav K. Soni, Rajnikant Makwana, S. Mukherjee, Surendra Singh Barala, S. Parashari, R. Chauhan, A.S. Jodha, K. Katovsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:Results in Materials
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590048X21000108