It was observed that the addition of B 4 C slightly reduced gamma shielding compared to the Al 7075 (S1) due to its effect of lowering the material’s average atomic number (Z).
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Amaç & Hipotez:This study investigated the radiation shielding performance of Al 7075 matrix composites reinforced with specific ratios (5-10-15%) of B 4 C and TiB 2 ceramic reinforcement materials.
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Temel Bulgular & Veri:The primary objective of the study was to determine the radiation shielding performance of boron ore and its derivatives, which hold strategic importance for Türkiye, with the aim of expanding their application areas particularly in the defense industry and increasing their added value.
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Sonuç & Katkı:It was observed that the addition of B 4 C slightly reduced gamma shielding compared to the Al 7075 (S1) due to its effect of lowering the material’s average atomic number (Z).
🔬Tür:Research Article
📍Kapsam:Genişletilmiş Akademik Örneklem
⚙️Değişkenler:B4C · TiB2 · Al 7075
Abstract
This study investigated the radiation shielding performance of Al 7075 matrix composites reinforced with specific ratios (5-10-15%) of B 4 C and TiB 2 ceramic reinforcement materials. Using Phy-x/PSD software, main radiation shielding parameters such as the mass attenuation coefficient (MAC) and linear attenuation coefficient (LAC) were analyzed for different MMC radiation shielding compositions. The primary objective of the study was to determine the radiation shielding performance of boron ore and its derivatives, which hold strategic importance for Türkiye, with the aim of expanding their application areas particularly in the defense industry and increasing their added value. It was observed that the addition of B 4 C slightly reduced gamma shielding compared to the Al 7075 (S1) due to its effect of lowering the material’s average atomic number (Z).
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