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

• Published in: CHALCOGENIDE LETTERS
• Main Authors: Nasuha, M. R. S.; Azhan, H.; Hasnimulyati, L.; Razali, W. A. W.; Norihan, Y.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: VIRTUAL CO PHYSICS SRL 2025
• Subjects: Materials Science; Physics
• Online Access: https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001400436600003

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.