The role of PbF2 on the gamma-ray photon, charged particles, and neutron shielding prowess of novel lead fluoro bismuth borate glasses

• Published in: Journal of materials science. Materials in electronics Vol. 33; no. 3; pp. 1123 - 1139
• Main Authors: Al-Buriahi, M. S., Alrowaili, Z. A., Alsufyani, Sultan J., Olarinoye, I. O., Alharbi, Abdulaziz N., Sriwunkum, Chahkrit, Kebaili, Imen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.01.2022; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Absorption; Alpha particles; Alpha rays; Atomic properties; Attenuation coefficients; Bismuth; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Charged particles; Chemistry and Materials Science; Cold neutrons; Fast neutrons; Gamma rays; Materials Science; Mathematical analysis; Neutrons; Nuclear cross sections; Optical and Electronic Materials; Parameters; Photons; Radiation; Radiation protection; Radiation shielding; Radiation sources; Radioactive wastes; Reinforced reaction injection molding; Thermal neutrons

The radiation shielding characterization of glasses is vital in establishing their role in nuclear protection applications. This study presents the influence of reducing PbF 2 content on the radiation shielding parameters of x CaF 2 –(25- x )PbF 2 –25Bi 2 O 3 –49.8B 2 O 3 –0.2Cr 2 O 3 glasses where...