Journal of Radiation Research and Radiation Processing, Volume. 42, Issue 6, 060103(2024)

Scattering investigation on the structure of γ-irradiated crosslinked polyethylene and filled silicone rubber materials

Kun SONG, Xiaoqing TU, Xiang LUO, and Dong LIU
Author Affiliations
  • Key Laboratory of Neutron Physics and Institute of Nuclear Physics and Chemistry,China Academy of Engineering Physics,Mianyang 621999,China
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    Kun SONG, Xiaoqing TU, Xiang LUO, Dong LIU. Scattering investigation on the structure of γ-irradiated crosslinked polyethylene and filled silicone rubber materials[J]. Journal of Radiation Research and Radiation Processing, 2024, 42(6): 060103

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    Category: REVIEW

    Received: Oct. 28, 2024

    Accepted: Dec. 4, 2024

    Published Online: Jan. 15, 2025

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    DOI:10.11889/j.1000-3436.2024-0094

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