Shielding Materials

Hamer, E.E.; McArthy, A.; Spielberg, D.; Lach, V.; Brynjolfsson, Ari; Jahn, Wolfram; Hungerford, H.E.; Doe, W.B.; Honig, A.; Desov, A E; Dubois, Frédéric; Davis, H. S.; Eisenlohr, H. H.; Sisman, O.; Parkinson, W.W.; Welch, F.H.; Åkerhielm, F.; Bunch, W.L.; Sasse, S.; Schultz, H.; Seetzen, J.

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“…The linear attenuation coefficient, represented as μ (cm −1 ), varies based on the shielding material and the energy of the photons. The way photons and matter interact depends on the energy of the photon and the density of the material used for shielding [1][2][3][4].…”

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“…The utilization of lead as a shielding material against radiation in concrete walls or in isolation has been widely practiced. However, the poisonous nature of lead has prompted researchers to explore alternate alternatives [1,2]. The utilization of lead in various radiation shielding devices has implications for both human health and the surrounding environment.…”

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“…An example of a barite mortar batch is the combination of cement, sand, water, and barium sulphate. Barite mortar is extensively utilized in radiology departments as a shielding material against x-ray radiation due to its exceptional attenuation properties, convenient handling characteristics, cost-effectiveness, and widespread availability [1,39,55]. BaSO 4 base is an ideal material for shielding the effects of radiation [56].…”

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Comparing the efficiency of fly ash geopolymer attenuation and cement mortar as diagnostic x-ray shielding materials through theory and experiment

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This study compared ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and Fine Aggregate Graded Polymer (FAGP) samples mixed with 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% barium sulfate (BaSO4). Theory using the XCOM program and experiments using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) within a specified energy range of 16–25 keV were used to calculate the samples' mass attenuation coefficients. The comparison involved calculating the linear attenuation coefficients (μ/ρ) and attenuation coefficients (μ) of the samples. Both theoretical and experimental results show that the FAGP containing 15% BaSO4 at 16.61 keV has the best attenuation. The findings show that BaSO4 improves radiation shielding. A negative association was found between the attenuation coefficient (μ) and the energy level of radiated radiation. The analysis also found significant concordance between experimental and theoretical methods. In conclusion, the XCOM program had slightly higher mass attenuation coefficients, especially at lower energy levels

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confidence: 99%