The Impact of PbF2-Based Glasses on Radiation Shielding and Mechanical Concepts: An Extensive Theoretical and Monte Carlo Simulation Study

This work aimed to investigate the impact of Lead-fluoride based glasses via theoretical and simulation techniques on mechanical radiation shielding parameters. Accordingly, Bi2O3 was blended with TeO2–B2O3–PbF2 by using melt-quenching method. Using Fluka Monte Carlo code, properties have measured. Moreover, Comparatively higher density PbF80 = 6.163 g/cm3 80 mol % Bi2O3, greater µ, µm Zeff lower T1/2, λ, tenth value layer values achieved for TeO2–B2O3– PbF2/Bi2O3 glass pointed it out as best shield gamma. Besides, computed effective removal cross-sections against fast neutrons (ΣR) observed that sample has commensurately a 5.2954 (cm−1). The results variation improves gamma protection ability glasses. incremental at expense PbF2 increases packing hence increase longitudinal modulus-L, shear modulus-S, bulk modulus-K, Young's modulus-Y from 15.89 25.9 GPa, 8.49 12.09 -GPa, 4.58 9.77 15.74 25.69 respectively. elastic moduli can be attrinuted former role Bi2O3. indicate highest ratio encoded PbF00 competence measurable physical properties.