A Systematical Characterization of TeO2–V2O5 Glass System Using Boron (III) Oxide and Neodymium (III) Oxide Substitution: Resistance Behaviors against Ionizing Radiation

This study aimed to perform an extensive characterization of a 74.75TeO2–0.25V2O5–(25 − x)B2O3-xNd2O3 glass system with (x = 0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 mol%) for radiation shielding properties. Linear and mass attenuation coefficients were determined using Phy-X PSD software and compared with the simulati...

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Published in:Applied sciences 2021-04, Vol.11 (7), p.3035
Main Authors: Tekin, H. O., Issa, Shams A. M., Kilic, G., Zakaly, Hesham M. H., Tarhan, N., Sidek, H. A. A., Matori, K. A., Zaid, M. H. M.
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Language:English
Subjects:
Atomic properties
Attenuation coefficients
Boron
Boron oxides
Computer programs
Energy absorption
Experiments
Gamma rays
Glass
Ionizing radiation
MCNPX
Metal oxides
Metals
Monte Carlo simulation
Neodymium
neodymium (III) oxide
Phy-X PSD
Radiation
Radiation shielding
Radiation tolerance
Software
Substitutes
Tellurium dioxide
γ Radiation
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Summary:This study aimed to perform an extensive characterization of a 74.75TeO2–0.25V2O5–(25 − x)B2O3-xNd2O3 glass system with (x = 0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 mol%) for radiation shielding properties. Linear and mass attenuation coefficients were determined using Phy-X PSD software and compared with the simulation using Monte Carlo software MCNPX (version 2.7.0). Half value layer, mean free path, tenth value layer, effective atomic number, exposure buildup factor, and energy absorption buildup factors of VTBNd0.0, VTBNd0.5, VTBNd1.0, and VTBNd1.5 glasses were determined, respectively. The results showed that boron (III) oxide and neodymium (III) oxide substitution has an obvious impact on the gamma ray attenuation properties of the studied glasses. It can be concluded that the VTBNd1.5 sample with the highest content of neodymium (III) oxide (1.5 mol%) is the superior sample for shielding of gamma radiation in the investigated energy range.
ISSN:2076-3417
2076-3417
DOI:10.3390/app11073035