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Characterisation and determination of the neutron transmission properties of sodium–calcium and sodium borates from different regions in Turkey

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In this study, ulexite, probertite found within sodium–calcium borates and borax, and tincalconite found within sodium borates retrieved from different regions in Turkey are evaluated for their neutron irradiation performances. Characterisations were performed using XRD, FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy. B2O3 contents were determined experimentally, structural water contents and surface morphologies were determined using DTA/TG and SEM. Neutron transmission values and total macroscopic cross-sections were determined using 239Pu–Be source moderated in a howitzer. Neutron transmission values from lowest to highest were found to be as follows: secondary ulexite (Kırka), tincalconite (Kırka), ulexite (Kestelek), ulexite (Kırka), borax (Kırka), probertite (Kestelek) and ulexite (Bigadiç).

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  1. Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Davutpasa Street No. 127, Esenler, 34210, Istanbul, Turkey

    Azmi Seyhun Kipcak, Emek Moroydor Derun & Sabriye Piskin

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Kipcak, A.S., Derun, E.M. & Piskin, S. Characterisation and determination of the neutron transmission properties of sodium–calcium and sodium borates from different regions in Turkey. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 301, 175–188 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-014-3161-7

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