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In this research, thermal neutrons albedo coefficients and relative number of excess counts have been measured experimentally for different thicknesses of two-layer reflectors by using 241Am-Be neutron source (5.2Ci) and BF3 detector. Our used reflectors consist of two-layer which are combinations of water, graphite, polyethylene, and lead materials. Experimental results reveal that thermal neutron reflection coefficients slightly increased by addition of the second layer. The maximum value of growth for thermal neutrons albedo is obtained for lead-polyethylene compound (0.72 ± 0.01). Also, there is suitable agreement between the experimental values and simulation results by using MCNPX code.
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In this work, concrete mixed with different percentages of lead is used to study gamma-ray shielding properties. The transmitted fluxes of gamma-rays that were emitted from (137)Cs and (60)Co sources were detected by a NaI(Tl) detector and analyzed by a MCA analyzer. Then, linear attenuation coefficients (LAC) and compressive strength of concrete specimens were experimentally investigated. By comparing the obtained data from concrete specimens with and without lead, it was observed that, if the powder of lead to cement ratio of 90% by weight is added in the concrete mixture, the concrete can be used as a suitable shield against gamma rays.
