Gamma-Ray Attenuation and Exposure Buildup Factor of Novel Polymers in Shielding Using Geant4 Simulation

Polymers are often used in medical applications, therefore, some novel polymers and their interactions with photons have been studied. The gamma-ray shielding parameters for Polymethylpentene (PMP), Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), Polyoxymethylene (POM), Polyvinylidenefluoride (PVDF), and Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) polymers were determined using the Geant4 simulation and discussed in the current work. The mass attenuation coefficients (μ/ρ) were simulated at low and high energies between 0.059 and 1.408 MeV using different radionuclides. The accuracy of the Geant4 simulated results were checked with the XCOM software. The two different methods had good agreement with each other. Exposure buildup factor (EBF) was calculated and discussed in terms of polymers under study and photon energy. Effective atomic number (Zeff) and electron density (Neff) were calculated and analyzed at different energies. Additionally, the half-value layer (HVL) of the polymers was evaluated, and the results of this parameter showed that PCTFE had the highest probability of interaction with gamma photons compared to those of the other tested polymers.

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Calculation of Gamma-ray Attenuation Parameters for Locally Developed Ilmenite-magnetite (I-M) Concrete

Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences ◽

10.3329/jbas.v40i1.28321 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 40 (1) ◽

pp. 11-21 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Md Hossain Sahadath ◽

Ripan Biswas ◽

Md Fazlul Huq ◽

Abdus Sattar Mollah

Keyword(s):

Computer Program ◽

Gamma Ray ◽

Attenuation Coefficients ◽

Wide Range ◽

Gamma Ray Attenuation ◽

Mass Attenuation Coefficients ◽

Shielding Properties ◽

Academy Of Sciences ◽

Shielding Material ◽

Good Agreement

The mass attenuation coefficients (?/?) of locally developed ilmenite-magnetite (I-M) concrete over a wide range of photon energy were calculated analytically using Matlab and compared with the values obtained from widely used XCom computer program. A good agreement between the calculated and XCom generated value was found. The linear attenuation coefficients and relaxation lengths were calculated for the same energy range. The transmission curves were drawn for some common gamma-ray energies and half value layer and tenth value layer were calculated. The results of this study will provide some useful information about the shielding material data base for practical shielding calculation. The results will also illustrate the effectiveness of I-M concrete so far as its shielding properties are concerned.Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol. 40, No. 1, 11-21, 2016

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A Systematical Characterization of TeO2–V2O5 Glass System Using Boron (III) Oxide and Neodymium (III) Oxide Substitution: Resistance Behaviors against Ionizing Radiation

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app11073035 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (7) ◽

pp. 3035

Author(s):

H. O. Tekin ◽

Shams A. M. Issa ◽

G. Kilic ◽

Hesham M. H. Zakaly ◽

N. Tarhan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gamma Ray ◽

Effective Atomic Number ◽

Mean Free Path ◽

Radiation Shielding ◽

Glass System ◽

Buildup Factor ◽

Attenuation Coefficients ◽

Gamma Ray Attenuation ◽

Buildup Factors

This study aimed to perform an extensive characterization of a 74.75TeO2–0.25V2O5–(25 − x)B2O3-xNd2O3 glass system with (x = 0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 mol%) for radiation shielding properties. Linear and mass attenuation coefficients were determined using Phy-X PSD software and compared with the simulation using Monte Carlo software MCNPX (version 2.7.0). Half value layer, mean free path, tenth value layer, effective atomic number, exposure buildup factor, and energy absorption buildup factors of VTBNd0.0, VTBNd0.5, VTBNd1.0, and VTBNd1.5 glasses were determined, respectively. The results showed that boron (III) oxide and neodymium (III) oxide substitution has an obvious impact on the gamma ray attenuation properties of the studied glasses. It can be concluded that the VTBNd1.5 sample with the highest content of neodymium (III) oxide (1.5 mol%) is the superior sample for shielding of gamma radiation in the investigated energy range.

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Gamma Ray Attenuation Coefficient Measurement in Energies 1172 keV and 1332 keV for Neutron Absorbent Saturated Solutions

Volume 5: Safety and Security; Low Level Waste Management, Decontamination and Decommissioning; Nuclear Industry Forum ◽

10.1115/icone14-89090 ◽

2006 ◽

Author(s):

Majid Jalali

Keyword(s):

Attenuation Coefficient ◽

Gamma Rays ◽

Gamma Ray ◽

Neutron Absorption ◽

Attenuation Coefficients ◽

Neutron Sources ◽

Coefficient Measurement ◽

Gamma Ray Attenuation ◽

Mass Attenuation Coefficients ◽

Saturated Solutions

The compounds, Na2B4O7, H3BO3, CdCl2 and NaCl and their solutions, attenuate gamma rays in addition to neutron absorption. These compounds are widely used in shielding of neutron sources, reactor control and neutron converters. Mass attenuation coefficients of gamma related to saturated solutions of the above four compounds, in energies 1172 keV and 1332 keV have been measured by NaI detector and agree very well with the results obtained by Xcom code. Experiment and computation show that, H3BO3 has the highest gamma ray attenuation coefficient among the aforementioned compounds.

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Z dependence of photon interactions in wood materials

Canadian Journal of Physics ◽

10.1139/cjp-2012-0388 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 91 (3) ◽

pp. 221-225 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

B. Saritha ◽

A.S. Nageswara Rao

Keyword(s):

Gamma Ray ◽

Mass Attenuation Coefficient ◽

Narrow Beam ◽

Attenuation Coefficients ◽

Beam Geometry ◽

Mass Attenuation Coefficients ◽

Experimental Values ◽

Photon Interactions ◽

Good Agreement ◽

Mass Attenuation

Transmission experiments were performed on wood in a narrow-beam geometry using a collimated gamma ray beam at 59.5 and 661.6 keV. The mass attenuation coefficients were determined from experiment, and effective atomic numbers were computed from theoretical equations. It was found that the mass attenuation coefficient decreases with increasing photon energy. Experimental values were compared with those from the XCOM database and with analytical results, and good agreement was achieved. This type of study gives some insight about photon interactions with wood materials.

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Investigation of the Mass Attenuation Coefficients, Effective Atomic Numbers and Electron Densities for Compounds of Painkiller

Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences ◽

10.37871/jbres1184 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 034-037

Author(s):

Tekerek Saniye

Keyword(s):

Gamma Ray ◽

Effective Atomic Number ◽

Radiation Shielding ◽

Radiation Physics ◽

Attenuation Coefficients ◽

Effective Electron ◽

Technological Advances ◽

Mass Attenuation Coefficients ◽

Effective Atomic Numbers ◽

Gamma Radiations

In this study the effects of gamma radiations with compounds are an important subject in the field of medicine, radiation shielding and radiation physics. With technological advances the using of radiation has increased in the medicine in the last century. The mass absorpsion coefficient (µ/ρ) is the fundamental a quantity characterizing gamma ray and is of major importance in radiation shielding. In this study, the mass absorption coefficient of painkillers named Ketoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Etodolac, Ibuprofen, Meloxicam, Diclofenac and Aspirin were calculated at energy range from 4.65 keV to 59.543 keV using the WinXCom data programme. In addition total atomic (σta), moleculer (σtm), electronic cross-section (σte), effective atomic number (Zeff), effective electron density (Neff) were calculated.

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