SYNOPSISComposites of styrene-butadiene rubber were prepared with three different types of lead oxide, namely, monolead oxide ( PbO) , lead dioxide ( PbOz), and red lead oxide ( Pb304).Concentrations of PbsO, ranging between 17 and 88 wt % were utilized, whereas 87 wt 7% was used for PbO and Pb02. The prepared composites were investigated for their gamma radiation shielding properties. Moreover, physical and mechanical properties, and electrical conductivity were measured for both the unirradiated and irradiated composites. The highest value obtained for the linear absorption coefficient was 0.424 cm-' for 88% Pb304.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.