• Journal of Radiation Research and Radiation Processing
  • Vol. 42, Issue 6, 060201 (2024)
Zhihao WU, Yifan LI, Hang SHEN, and Mingzhang LIN*
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  • School of Nuclear Science and Technology,University of Science and Technology of China,Hefei 230026,China
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    DOI: 10.11889/j.1000-3436.2024-0102 Cite this Article
    Zhihao WU, Yifan LI, Hang SHEN, Mingzhang LIN. Effects of the amount and size of hexagonal boron nitride on the radiation resistance of silicone rubber[J]. Journal of Radiation Research and Radiation Processing, 2024, 42(6): 060201 Copy Citation Text show less
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    Zhihao WU, Yifan LI, Hang SHEN, Mingzhang LIN. Effects of the amount and size of hexagonal boron nitride on the radiation resistance of silicone rubber[J]. Journal of Radiation Research and Radiation Processing, 2024, 42(6): 060201
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