scholarly journals Photon Attenuation Coefficients of Fly-Ash Based Geopolymers Synthesized with Different Barite Proportions

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Sabri M. Shalbi ◽  
A. M. Al-Jarrah ◽  
M. S. Jaafar ◽  
Naser M. Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Gamma Rays ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Radiation Shielding ◽  
Point Sources ◽  
Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Increase With Increase ◽  
Photon Attenuation ◽  
Protection Devices ◽  
Experimental Values

Mass attenuation coefficients of fly-ash based geopolymers fabricated with different proportions of barite are measured using a high-resolution NaI spectrometer detector. After fabrication, the samples were irradiated with gamma-rays emitted from point sources of 241Am and 137Cs. The measured experimental values are found to be consistent with theoretical calculations carried out using the XCOM program. Based on the results, the radiation shielding capacity of the geopolymers is found to increase with increase in barite proportion. In addition, the fly-ash based geopolymers fall within the internationally established range and are thus acceptable for use as radiation protection devices.

Measurement of Mass Attenuation Coefficients of Blue Sapphire at Different Photon Energy by Compton Scattering Technique

2011 ◽  
Vol 103 ◽  
pp. 71-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jakrapong Kaewkhao ◽  
P. Lofimkitjaroenporn ◽  
S. Tuscharoen ◽  
T. Kittiauchawal ◽  
W. Chewpraditkul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compton Scattering ◽  
Attenuation Coefficient ◽  
Gamma Rays ◽  
Mass Attenuation Coefficient ◽  
Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Scattering Technique ◽  
Mass Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Experimental Values ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Mass Attenuation

The mass attenuation coefficients of blue sapphire were measured at the different energy of γ-rays using the Compton scattering technique. There are in good agreement of scattered gamma rays energies between theoretical value and experimental value, reflecting the validation of Compton scattering system setup. The results show that, the experimental values of mass attenuation coefficient are in good agreement with the theoretical values. The mass attenuation coefficients increase with the decrease in gamma rays energies. This may be attributed to the higher photon interaction probability of blue sapphire at lower energy. This result is a first report of mass attenuation coefficient of blue sapphire at different gamma rays energies.

scholarly journals Radiation Shielding Properties Comparison of Pb-Based Silicate, Borate, and Phosphate Glass Matrices

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suwimon Ruengsri
Keyword(s):  
Phosphate Glass ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Mass Attenuation Coefficient ◽  
Radiation Shielding ◽  
Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Total Attenuation ◽  
Shielding Properties ◽  
Glass Matrices ◽  
Mass Attenuation

Theoretical calculations of mass attenuation coefficients, partial interactions, atomic cross-section, and effective atomic numbers of PbO-based silicate, borate, and phosphate glass systems have been investigated at 662 keV. PbO-based silicate glass has been found with the highest total mass attenuation coefficient and then phosphate and borate glasses, respectively. Compton scattering has been the dominate interaction contributed to the different total attenuation coefficients in each of the glass matrices. The silicate and phosphate glass systems are more appropriate choices as lead-based radiation shielding glass than the borate glass system. Moreover, comparison of results has shown that the glasses possess better shielding properties than standard shielding concretes, suggesting a smaller size requirement in addition to transparency in the visible region.

scholarly journals Enhancement of Bentonite Materials with Cement for Gamma-Ray Shielding Capability

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (16) ◽  
pp. 4697
Author(s):  
Ahmed M. El-Khatib ◽  
Mohamed Elsafi ◽  
Mohamed N. Almutiri ◽  
R. M. M. Mahmoud ◽  
Jamila S. Alzahrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Mean Free Path ◽  
Radiation Shielding ◽  
Point Sources ◽  
Linear Attenuation Coefficient ◽  
Buildup Factor ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Water Holding ◽  
Mixed Samples

The gamma-ray shielding ability of various Bentonite–Cement mixed materials from northeast Egypt have been examined by determining their theoretical and experimental mass attenuation coefficients, μm (cm2g−1), at photon energies of 59.6, 121.78, 344.28, 661.66, 964.13, 1173.23, 1332.5 and 1408.01 keV emitted from 241Am, 137Cs, 152Eu and 60Co point sources. The μm was theoretically calculated using the chemical compositions obtained by Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDX), while a NaI (Tl) scintillation detector was used to experimentally determine the μm (cm2g−1) of the mixed samples. The theoretical values are in acceptable agreement with the experimental calculations of the XCom software. The linear attenuation coefficient (μ), mean free path (MFP), half-value layer (HVL) and the exposure buildup factor (EBF) were also calculated by knowing the μm values of the examined samples. The gamma-radiation shielding ability of the selected Bentonite–Cement mixed samples have been studied against other puplished shielding materials. Knowledge of various factors such as thermo-chemical stability, availability and water holding capacity of the bentonite–cement mixed samples can be analyzed to determine the effectiveness of the materials to shield gamma rays.

scholarly journals Experimental and Theoretical Study of Radiation Shielding Features of CaO-K2O-Na2O-P2O5 Glass Systems

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 3772
Author(s):  
M. I. Sayyed ◽  
Badriah Albarzan ◽  
Aljawhara H. Almuqrin ◽  
Ahmed M. El-Khatib ◽  
Ashok Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Effective Atomic Number ◽  
Mean Free Path ◽  
Radiation Shielding ◽  
Na2o Content ◽  
Protection Efficiency ◽  
P2o5 Content ◽  
Photon Attenuation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Values ◽  
Theoretical Results

The gamma radiation shielding ability for CaO-K2O-Na2O-P2O5 glasses were experimentally determined between 0.0595 and 1.41 MeV. The experimental MAC results were compared with theoretical results obtained from the XCOM software to test the accuracy of the experimental values. Additionally, the effect of increasing the P2O5 in the glass composition, or reducing the Na2O content, was evaluated at varying energies. For the fabricated glasses, the experimental data strongly agreed with the XCOM results. The effective atomic number (Zeff) of the fabricated glasses was also determined. The Zeff values start out at their maximum (12.41–12.55) at the lowest tested energy, 0.0595 MeV, and decrease to 10.69–10.80 at 0.245 MeV. As energy further increases, the Zeff values remain almost constant between 0.344 and 1.41 MeV. The mean free path (MFP) of the fabricated glasses is investigated and we found that the lowest MFP value occurs at the lowest tested energy, 0.0595 MeV, and lies within the range of 1.382–1.486 cm, while the greatest MFP can be found at the highest tested energy, 1.41 MeV, within the range of 8.121–8.656 cm. At all energies, the KCNP40 sample has the lowest MFP, while the KCNP60 sample has the greatest. The half value layer (HVL) for the KCNP-X glasses is determined. For all the selected energies, the HVL values follow the order of KCNP40 < KCNP45 < KCNP50 < KCNP55 < KCNP60. The HVL of the KCNP50 sample increased from 0.996 to 2.663, 3.392, 4.351, and 5.169 cm for energies of 0.0595, 0.245, 0.444, 0.779, and 1.11 MeV, respectively. The radiation protection efficiency (RPE) results reveal that decreasing the P2O5 content in the glasses improves the radiation shielding ability of the samples. Thus, the KCNP40 sample has the best potential for photon attenuation applications.

scholarly journals Use of Artificial Neural Network in Design of Fly Ash Blended Cement Concrete Mixes

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 4222-4233 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Blended Cement ◽  
Sufficient Time ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Experimental Values

Cement concrete is the most important construction material which is non-homogeneous in nature. Its strength depends on properties of its many constituent materials are diverse in nature. It is important to fix up exact proportions of these materials beforehand so that needed strength in concrete is obtained later on. Sufficient time is needed to check it by making trial mixes of concrete after fixing up the proportions by theoretical calculations and testing these trial mixes after 28 days. In this duration concreting work may be held up in the absence of a final approved mix in terms of quantities of various constituents of concrete. Use of artificial neural networks (ANNs) for the checking of design composition of fly ash blended cement concrete mixes which were designed as per Indian standard guidelines has been made. Prediction of strength of such mixes at a later date by ANN has also been explored in this study. Prediction results of ANNs come close to experimental values and reinforce the utility of ANNs in the area of use of civil engineering materials for improving efficiency in construction

Radiation shielding properties of mortars containing heavyweight particles

Kerntechnik ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-69
Author(s):  
N. U. Kockal ◽  
A. Cesur ◽  
S. F. Ozmen
Keyword(s):  
Mass Attenuation Coefficient ◽  
Radiation Shielding ◽  
Point Sources ◽  
Calcareous Sand ◽  
Heavy Particles ◽  
Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
High Purity Germanium ◽  
Mass Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Shielding Properties ◽  
Mass Attenuation

Abstract In this study the radiation shielding properties of mortar samples were investigated. The samples were created by replacing heavyweight particles of iron, steel and chromium waste by calcareous sand in different volume percentages. Additionally, the effects of the physical properties of particles and samples on shielding properties is also discussed. In the scope of this work, the radiation shielding properties of mortar samples were measured by determining the values of mass attenuation coefficients by means of an experimental setup consisting of 133Ba, 137Cs and 60Co standard point sources and high purity germanium (HPGe) detector. It’s concluded that the highest mass attenuation coefficient values among the heavy particles were achieved by chromium particles. However, all the high-density particles used in the study improved the radiation shielding properties of the mortars considerably compared to ordinary mortars.

scholarly journals Gamma Attenuation Coefficients of Nano Cadmium Oxide/High density Polyethylene Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed M. El-Khatib ◽  
Mahmoud I. Abbas ◽  
Mohamed Abd Elzaher ◽  
Mohamed S. Badawi ◽  
Mahmoud T. Alabsy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Cadmium Oxide ◽  
Radiation Shielding ◽  
Point Sources ◽  
High Density ◽  
Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Effect Of Particle Size ◽  
Mass Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Mass Attenuation

Abstract In the present work, high density polyethylene (HDPE) matrix mixed with micro-sized and nano-sized Cadmium oxide (CdO) particles of different concentrations were prepared by compression molding technique. The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of particle size and weight percentage of CdO particles on the gamma radiation shielding ability of CdO/HDPE composites. The mass attenuation coefficients of pure HDPE, micro-CdO/HDPE and nano-CdO/HDPE composites were evaluated at photon energies ranging from 59.53 keV to 1408.01 keV using standard radioactive point sources [241Am, 133Ba, 137Cs, 60Co and 152Eu]. Adding micro and nano CdO particles to the HDPE matrix clearly increases the mass attenuation coefficients of the composites and the improvement is more significant at low γ-ray energies. The effect of particle size of CdO filler has an important role on the shielding ability of the composite. The experimental results reveal that, the composites filled with nano-CdO have better γ-radiation shielding ability compared to that filled with micro-CdO at the same weight fraction. A relative increase rate of about 16% is obtained with nano-CdO content of 40 wt% at 59.53 keV, which attributed to the higher probability of interaction between γ-rays and nanoparticles. From this study, it can be concluded that nano-CdO has a good performance shielding characteristic than micro-CdO in HDPE based radiation shielding material.

Physical and Gamma-Ray Shielding Properties of Strontium Borosilicate Glasses

2014 ◽  
Vol 979 ◽  
pp. 236-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suparat Tuscharoen ◽  
Jakrapong Kaewkhao
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Radiation Shielding ◽  
Borosilicate Glasses ◽  
Melt Quenching ◽  
Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Density Measurements ◽  
Shielding Properties ◽  
Reported Data

Glasses composition of xSrO:(70–x)B2O3:30SiO2when 25≤x≤50 mol% were prepared using the melt quenching technique and investigated the other properties of glasses. The density of the glasses was measured using Archimedes’ principle; the molar volume of the glasses has been derived from density measurements data. The hardness of glasses sample was measured by using the Vickers hardness. Mass attenuation coefficients have been determined experimentally for the glass system at photon energy 662 keV, the results compared with theoretical calculations from WinXCom computer software. The reported data should be useful for decision chosen of these glasses in radiation shielding.

Experimental investigation of photon attenuation parameters for different binary alloys

2019 ◽  
Vol 107 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed I. Sayyed ◽  
Ferdi Akman ◽  
Mustafa Recep Kaçal
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Atomic Number ◽  
Radiation Shielding ◽  
Buildup Factor ◽  
Alloy Sample ◽  
Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Radiation Attenuation ◽  
Photon Attenuation ◽  
Mass Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Mass Attenuation

Abstract Recently, technologists try to develop novel gamma radiation shielding materials instead of traditional materials such as lead and concrete with improved performance in gamma radiation shielding in medical applications and nuclear reactors. For this purpose, alloys such as stainless steel (SS) and carbon steel (CS) attracted much attention, these days. Preliminary results on such alloys have shown better attenuation of γ rays as compared to traditional shielding materials. This work aimed to conduct research on different alloy samples to evaluate their radiation attenuation efficiency and their suitability for radiation shielding when utilized in nuclear facilities. The mass attenuation coefficients for eight alloy samples were measured at different photon energies ranging from 80.997 to 1332.501 keV using transmission geometry. From the mass attenuation coefficients, different photon attenuation parameters such as half value layer, mean free path, effective atomic number, and radiation protection efficiency were evaluated. In addition, the equivalent atomic number and the exposure buildup factor were calculated using G-P fitting method for photon energy ranging from 0.015 MeV to 15 MeV at different penetration depth. The results showed that the Zeff values remain almost constant for all samples except W72/Cu28 in which the Zeff for this sample tends to decrease with the energy. The lowest value of half value layer is found for the alloy sample Ta97.5/W2.5 and the highest value is found for the alloy sample In50/Sn50. The Ta97.5/W2.5, Ta90/W10, Ta95/W5 samples demonstrated good radiation attenuation properties.

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