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High entropy zirconium ceramics for advanced shielding of gamma and neutron mixed fields
Mohammadreza Alipoor , Mahdi Eshghi *
Imam Hossein Comprehensive University , eshgi54@gmail.com
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In this research, the gamma and neutron shielding properties of zirconium ceramics with high entropy were investigated using Gent4 Monte Carlo simulation tool. In this study, the quantities related to photon attenuation such as: mass attenuation coefficient (𝜇m), half-value layer and one-tenth value layer were calculated in the range of 0.015 to 10 MeV for different energy levels. To ensure the validity and reliability of the simulation results, a comparative analysis was performed whereby the results obtained from the Monte Carlo simulations were juxtaposed with data extracted from the XCOM database, a widely used resource in radiation protection research, which It showed admirable. Concordance between the two sets of results The demonstrable agreement observed between the data obtained from the XCOM database and the simulation results prepared during this study demonstrates the effectiveness of Monte Carlo modeling as a robust methodological approach to investigate the complex features associated with gamma-ray shielding phenomena. emphasizes In addition, findings of high-entropy zirconium ceramics, particularly those incorporating rare earth elements, show significant enhancements in damping properties that surpass traditional protective materials such as concrete, resulting in superior physical properties of these materials. highlights Advanced Ceramics It is worth noting that, within the scope of this research, the ceramic sample designated as S3 appears to be the most beneficial option for effective shielding against gamma rays and neutrons, even when it contains only a minimal concentration of samarium. As a result, it distinguishes it from other types of ceramics. were examined in this comprehensive study.
Keywords: Gamma and neutron beam, shielding, zirconium ceramics, Monte Carlo simulator.
     
Type of Study: Research | Subject: Glass- Glass-Ceramics
Received: 2024/06/28 | Accepted: 2024/09/24
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