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

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.

Determination of effective atomic numbers and electron densities for some synthesized triazoles from the measured total mass attenuation coefficients at different energies

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Akman ◽  
I.H. Geçibesler ◽  
I. Demirkol ◽  
A. Çetin
Keyword(s):  
Total Mass ◽  
Effective Atomic Number ◽  
Electron Densities ◽  
Atom Number ◽  
Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Effective Electron ◽  
Mass Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Effective Atomic Numbers ◽  
Theoretical Results ◽  
Mass Attenuation

The effective atomic numbers and electron densities of some synthesized triazoles were determined using the experimental values of total mass attenuation coefficients at 13.93, 17.77, 26.34, and 59.54 keV photon energies. The measurements were performed in a transmission geometry that consists of a Si(Li) detector, an 241Am point source and a target. The measured results were compared with two different theoretical results. The measured results are generally consistent with the theoretical results. It is observed that the measured parameters depend on the photon energy, weighted contributions of the individual atoms within the triazoles, atom number in the triazoles, and chemical composition of triazoles. Also, the effective electron density increases linearly with increasing effective atomic number.

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation of Radiation Shielding Competence of Bi2O3-CaO-K2O-Na2O-P2O5 Glass Systems

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
pp. 5061
Author(s):  
Dalal Abdullah Aloraini ◽  
Aljawhara H. Almuqrin ◽  
M. I. Sayyed ◽  
Hanan Al-Ghamdi ◽  
Ashok Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attenuation Coefficient ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Effective Atomic Number ◽  
Mass Attenuation Coefficient ◽  
Radiation Shielding ◽  
The Other ◽  
Linear Attenuation Coefficient ◽  
Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Theoretical Results

The gamma-ray shielding features of Bi2O3-CaO-K2O-Na2O-P2O5 glass systems were experimentally reported. The mass attenuation coefficient (MAC) for the fabricated glasses was experimentally measured at seven energy values (between 0.0595 and 1.33 MeV). The compatibility between the practical and theoretical results shows the accuracy of the results obtained in the laboratory for determining the MAC of the prepared samples. The mass and linear attenuation coefficients (MACs) increase with the addition of Bi2O3 and A4 glass possesses the highest MAC and LAC. A downward trend in the linear attenuation coefficient (LAC) with increasing the energy from 0.0595 to 1.33 MeV is found. The highest LAC is found at 1.33 MeV (in the range of 0.092–0.143 cm−1). The effective atomic number (Zeff) follows the order B1 > A1 > A2 > A3 > A4. This order emphasizes that increasing the content of Bi2O3 has a positive effect on the photon shielding proficiencies owing to the higher density of Bi2O3 compared with Na2O. The half value layer (HVL) is also determined and the HVL for the tested glasses is computed between 0.106 and 0.958 cm at 0.0595 MeV. The glass with 10 mol% of Bi2O3 has lower HVL than the glasses with 0, 2.5, 5, and 7.5 mol% of Bi2O3. So, the A4 glass needs a smaller thickness than the other glasses to shield the same radiation. As a result of the reported shielding parameters, inserting B2O3 provides lower values of these three parameters, which in turn leads to the development of superior photons shields.

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

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
pp. 5051
Author(s):  
Mahmoud T. Alabsy ◽  
Jamila S. Alzahrani ◽  
M. I. Sayyed ◽  
Mahmoud I. Abbas ◽  
Daria I. Tishkevich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Effective Atomic Number ◽  
Buildup Factor ◽  
Geant4 Simulation ◽  
Polybutylene Terephthalate ◽  
Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
High Energies ◽  
Gamma Ray Attenuation ◽  
Mass Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Good Agreement

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.

scholarly journals Investigation of Novel Composite Material Based on Extra-Heavy Concrete and Basalt Fiber for Gamma Radiation Protection Properties

2018 ◽  
pp. 52-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
І. Romanenko ◽  
M. Holiuk ◽  
A. Nosovsky ◽  
V. Hulik
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Electron Density ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Atomic Number ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Basalt Fiber ◽  
Effective Atomic Number ◽  
Radiation Shielding ◽  
Effective Electron

The paper presents a new composite material for radiation protection based on extra-heavy concrete reinforced by basalt fiber. Basalt fiber is a new material for concrete reinforcement, which provides improved mechanical characteristics of concrete, reduces the level of microcracks and increases the durability of concrete. Within the scope of present work, the gamma-ray radiation protection properties of concrete reinforced with basalt fiber was modeled. Two types of extra-heavy concrete were used for this paper. The main gamma-ray attenuation coefficients such as mean atomic number, mean atomic mass, mean electron density, effective atomic number, effective electron density, Murty effective atomic number were analyzed with help of WinXCom software. It has been shown that the addition of basalt fiber to concrete does not impair its gamma-ray radiation shielding properties. With increasing the basalt fiber dosage in concrete, the radiation properties against gamma radiation are improved. This research was carried out with the financial support of the IAEA, within the terms and conditions of the Research Contract 20638 in the framework of the Coordinated Research Project (CRP) “Accelerator Driven Systems (ADS) Applications and use of Low-Enriched Uranium in ADS (T33002)” within the project “The Two-Zone Subcritical Systems with Fast and Thermal Neutron Spectra for Transmutation of Minor Actinides and Long-Lived Fission Products”.

Effective Atomic Numbers and Electron Densities of BaO-Na2O-B2O3-SiO2 Glass System: Theoretical Calculation

2016 ◽  
Vol 675-676 ◽  
pp. 331-334
Author(s):  
N.W. Sangwaranatee ◽  
Narong Sangwaranatee ◽  
S. Sarachai ◽  
Suparat Tuscharoen ◽  
Jakrapong Kaewkhao
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Calculation ◽  
Glass System ◽  
Electron Densities ◽  
Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Effective Electron ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Mass Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Effective Atomic Numbers ◽  
Glass Matrices ◽  
Mass Attenuation

In this work, the mass attenuation coefficients, the effective atomic numbers and the effective electron densities of BaO-Na2O-B2O3-SiO2 glass have been studied at 662 keV using WinXCom program. The result show that the mass attenuation coefficients increased with increasing of BaO concentration, reflecting that more photon is attenuated. The effective atomic numbers and the effective electron densities are similar trend with mass attenuation coefficients, reflecting that more virtual electron when higher BaO concentration and more interaction will be occurred in glass matrices.

scholarly journals Investigation of Gamma and Neutron Shielding Parameters for Borate Glasses Containing NiO and PbO

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vishwanath P. Singh ◽  
N. M. Badiger
Keyword(s):  
Photon Energy ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Borate Glass ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Radiation Shielding ◽  
Interaction Parameters ◽  
Neutron Shielding ◽  
Attenuation Coefficients ◽  
Effective Electron ◽  
Weight Percentage

The mass attenuation coefficients, μ/ρ, half-value layer, HVL, tenth-value layer, TVL, effective atomic numbers, ZPIeff, and effective electron densities, Ne,eff, of borate glass sample systems of (100-x-y) Na2B4O7 : xPbO : yNiO (where x and y=0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 weight percentage) containing PbO and NiO, with potential gamma ray and neutron shielding applications, have been investigated. The gamma ray interaction parameters, μ/ρ, HVL, TVL, ZPIeff, and Ne,eff, were computed for photon energy range 1 keV–100 GeV. The macroscopic fast neutron removal cross-sections (ΣR) have also been calculated. Appreciable variations were noted for all the interaction parameters by varying the photon energy and the chemical composition of the glass samples. The better shielding properties of borate glass samples containing PbO were found. These results indicated that borate glass samples are a good radiation shielding material.

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