Gamma ray Shielding Properties of the 57.6TeO2-38.4ZnO-4NiO system

Gamma ray Shielding Properties of the 57.6TeO2-38.4ZnO-4NiO system

2024 | Nuray KUTU*
The study investigates the radiation shielding properties of a glass system composed of 57.6TeO₂-38.4ZnO-4NiO. The research focuses on parameters such as linear attenuation coefficient (LAC), half-value layer (HVL), mean free path (mfp), effective atomic number (Zeff), and effective electron density (Neff) to evaluate the shielding capacity of the material against gamma rays. The material was synthesized and tested using the Phy-X/PSD program to calculate these parameters. The results show that the LAC decreases with increasing gamma ray energy, indicating better shielding performance at higher energies. The HVL and mfp values are found to be similar, suggesting consistent shielding effectiveness across different energy levels. The Zeff and Neff values also exhibit similar trends, indicating that the material has a high effective atomic number and electron density, which are crucial for effective gamma ray shielding. The study concludes that the 57.6TeO₂-38.4ZnO-4NiO system has promising radiation shielding properties, making it a potential alternative to traditional lead-based materials. The research is part of ongoing efforts to develop safer and more efficient radiation shielding materials. The study is supported by references to previous research on radiation shielding materials and methods. The authors declare no conflicts of interest and state that the data are available upon request.The study investigates the radiation shielding properties of a glass system composed of 57.6TeO₂-38.4ZnO-4NiO. The research focuses on parameters such as linear attenuation coefficient (LAC), half-value layer (HVL), mean free path (mfp), effective atomic number (Zeff), and effective electron density (Neff) to evaluate the shielding capacity of the material against gamma rays. The material was synthesized and tested using the Phy-X/PSD program to calculate these parameters. The results show that the LAC decreases with increasing gamma ray energy, indicating better shielding performance at higher energies. The HVL and mfp values are found to be similar, suggesting consistent shielding effectiveness across different energy levels. The Zeff and Neff values also exhibit similar trends, indicating that the material has a high effective atomic number and electron density, which are crucial for effective gamma ray shielding. The study concludes that the 57.6TeO₂-38.4ZnO-4NiO system has promising radiation shielding properties, making it a potential alternative to traditional lead-based materials. The research is part of ongoing efforts to develop safer and more efficient radiation shielding materials. The study is supported by references to previous research on radiation shielding materials and methods. The authors declare no conflicts of interest and state that the data are available upon request.
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