The influence of modifier oxides (TiO2, ZnO, BaO, and PbO) on the mechanical radiation shielding properties boro-tellurate glasses is investigated. Samples with a composition B2O3-SrO-TeO2-RO (RO represents oxides) were fabricated using melt quench method, their physical, mechanical, attenuation parameters reported. For this aim, Monte Carlo simulation was employed to predict parameters, while ...

Radiation-shielding glass is utilized in a few applications such as nuclear medicine, (PET) scans, x-rays, or treatment use. Nuclear reactors additionally require shielding from radiation types gamma, and neutron emissions. the exploration industry fields, for example, cyclotron support testing of non-destructive materials, improvement airport x-ray machines. Notwithstanding, radiation-shieldin...

This study aimed to assess the radiation shielding properties of ten low-density high-entropy alloys (LWHEAs) using Phy-X/PSD software analyze various parameters, such as attenuation coefficients (μm and μ), mean free path (λ), effective atomic number (Zeff), removal cross-section (ΣR), in energy range . A comprehensive evaluation was performed compare outcomes provided by HEAs with a materials...

The melt-quenching approach was used to prepare phosphate–titanite glasses with the composition P2O5-Na2O-CaO-8KF-CaCl2-xTiO2 (where x = 2, 4, and 6) in a mol %. optical, physical, shielding properties, such as mass attenuation coefficient (MAC), half-value layer (HVL), effective electron density (Neff), atomic number (Zeff), of were investigated at energies ranging between 15 200 keV. paramete...

Abstract An innovative cost-effective and lead-free polymer nanocomposite of polyvinyl alcohol/ pyrrolidone was developed. PVA/PVP film contained spherical AgCl SnO 2 nanoparticles facilely prepared via a one-pot synthesis method. The route affords uniform dispersion the both unique features insoluble, dense, nonporous properties. new achieved an efficient gamma radiation attenuation capability...

Long term exposure to very high levels of radiations from medical diagnostic centres, industries, nuclear research establishments and weapon development have resulted in health effects such as cancer acute radiation syndrome, hence the need for proper shielding. This paper investigated Epoxy-Lead (II) Oxide (PbO) composite The composites were prepared by dispersion microsized PbO particles into...

This research work aims to investigate the radiation shielding ability of a Yb3+-doped calcium borotellurite glass system. The system has basic composition CaF2–CaO–B2O3–TeO2–Yb2O3 but is denoted as TeBYbn for simplicity. effect increasing TeO2 content in glasses from 10 54 mol% was investigated, with five different chosen compositions and densities. Phy-X/PSD program used mass attenuation coef...

The current research uses sustainable methods to preserve the environment, such as exploiting municipal or industrial waste that may harm environment. wreckage of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes and asphaltene are used additives cement improve its mechanical properties, while stabilizing radioactive resulting from peaceful nuclear materials, enhancing radiation shielding efficiency. New composit...

Introduction: Very low, Low and Medium X-ray machines are used extensively for Superficial Radiation Therapy mostly used for Basal Cell, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma skin cancers. In most of cases, Superficial X-ray Therapy (SXRT) is preferred to Electron beams generated using a linear accelerator. SXRT tube characteristics may vary with the use of the machine for a lo...

Background: Polymer composites when reinforced with heavy metals in the form of micro/nano particles are efficient gamma- and X-ray shielding materials providing such advantageous features as cost-effectiveness, light-weight factor, flexibility, non-toxicity, conformability over conventional shields. Materials and Methods: In this paper the influence of weight percentages and particle sizes of ...