Radiation shielding of concrete containing zeolite

The linear attenuation coefficient ( μ, cm −1) for concrete containing zeolite as an aggregate in different concentrations (0%, 10%, 30% and 50%) has been measured and the results are compared with calculation. The linear attenuation coefficient, measured with four concrete blocks, decreased with in...

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Published inRadiation measurements Vol. 45; no. 7; pp. 827 - 830
Main Authors Akkurt, I., Akyıldırım, H., Mavi, B., Kilincarslan, S., Basyigit, C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2010
Subjects
Aggregates
Attenuation coefficients
Concrete
Concrete blocks
Concretes
Mathematical analysis
Radiation measurement
Radiation shielding
Zeolite
Zeolites
γ-Ray shielding
Attenuation coefficients
Concrete
Zeolite
γ-Ray shielding
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Summary:The linear attenuation coefficient ( μ, cm −1) for concrete containing zeolite as an aggregate in different concentrations (0%, 10%, 30% and 50%) has been measured and the results are compared with calculation. The linear attenuation coefficient, measured with four concrete blocks, decreased with increasing zeolite concentration. It is concluded that the addition of zeolite as an aggregate in concrete is not an alternative option to be used for the purposes of radiation shielding.
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ISSN:1350-4487
1879-0925
DOI:10.1016/j.radmeas.2010.04.012