Influence of neodymium doping on radiation shielding properties of yttrium lead borotellurite glass system
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...
| Published in: | CHALCOGENIDE LETTERS |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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VIRTUAL CO PHYSICS SRL
2025
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| Online Access: | https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001400436600003 |
| Summary: | 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 10(5) MeV. The results demonstrate that neodymium oxide improves gamma irradiation attenuation and enhances the glass system's radiation shielding capabilities. |
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| ISSN: | 1584-8663 |
| DOI: | 10.15251/CL.2025.221.23 |