Influence of neodymium doping on radiation shielding properties of yttrium lead borotellurite glass system

• Published in: Chalcogenide Letters
• Main Author: Nasuha M.R.S.; Azhan H.; Hasnimulyati L.; Razali W.A.W.; Norihan Y.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: S.C. Virtual Company of Physics S.R.L 2025
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85216537828&doi=10.15251%2fCL.2025.221.23&partnerID=40&md5=3179aef4d6d609af08fad11fa6d190c1

The need for effective shielding materials has grown as radiation-based technologies have been more widely used. Glasses doped with rare earth elements like neodymium oxide, are promising candidates due to their enhanced radiation attenuation properties. Using Phy-X software, this research examines how neodymium oxide doping affects the shielding properties of yttrium lead borotellurite glass. X-ray diffraction confirmed the amorphous structure, while density measurements showed increased density with neodymium oxide addition. The Phy-X software calculated radiation shielding parameters for gamma energies from 10⁻³ to 10⁵ MeV. The results demonstrate that neodymium oxide improves gamma irradiation attenuation and enhances the glass system's radiation shielding capabilities. © 2025, S.C. Virtual Company of Physics S.R.L. All rights reserved.