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Preparation, characterization and comparative ionizing electromagnetic radiation performances: PART II-ceramic reinforced polymeric composites

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In this study, isophytalitic unsaturated polyester based composites were prepared by reinforcing with boron carbide, silicon carbide and tungsten carbide. IEMR attenuation properties of the composites were investigated by gamma spectroscopy for different IEMR energies after density evaluation and structural characterization of the composites. Mass attenuation coefficients of composites were higher than lead although they were 5–7 times lighter than lead.

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The authors would like to acknowledge the financial assistance of the Mugla Sitki Kocman University through the Grant 2014/003 February 2014.

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Eren Belgin, E., Aycik, G.A. Preparation, characterization and comparative ionizing electromagnetic radiation performances: PART II-ceramic reinforced polymeric composites. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 326, 1763–1771 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-020-07469-y

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