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An Optimal Experimental-Monte Carlo Combined Model for Analyzing of the Cement Raw by Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation

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Cement raw materials consist of some minerals that their amount affects the final cement properties. A continuous controlling system to check the constitutive elements is inevitable for cement industries. Prompt Gamma-Ray Neutron Activation Analyze is an applicable technique used to analyze the minerals percent online. Cement raw materials consist of some minerals that their amount affects the final cement properties. In this paper, an optimal experimental-Monte Carlo model is proposed to extract the amount of components in the test samples. Using this procedure, the percentage of the constitutive elements in the cement raw can be determined more easily and precisely. The acquired results from analysis of the cement samples using the proposed method revealed a good agreement with the results of X-ray fluorescence analysis.

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  1. Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Qom, Qom, P. O. B. 3716146611, Iran

    S. Z. Islami Rad

  2. Faculty of Physics, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran

    R. Gholipour Peyvandi

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Rad, S.Z.I., Peyvandi, R.G. An Optimal Experimental-Monte Carlo Combined Model for Analyzing of the Cement Raw by Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation. Russ J Nondestruct Test 54, 448–454 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1061830918060037

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