Analysis of high-energy radiation shielding features of SeTeSn glass after incorporation of bismuth

Abstract

The main goal of this study is to evaluate how well several quaternary Chalcogenide Glasses (ChGs) shield against extremely intense radiation, such as X-rays and gamma rays. The ChGs under investigation are part of the quaternary glass system SeTeSnBi. By using the Phy-X/PSD program, it was possible to determine some important safety factors. We were specifically able to compute the linear/mass attenuation coefficients thanks to this software. Interestingly, we discover that these values are higher than those of several traditional and commercially available glasses, suggesting better-shielding characteristics. In addition, we investigated numerous important shielding characteristics, such as the removal cross-section, mean free path, transmission factor, half-value layer, and radiation protection efficacy. Furthermore, estimates have been made for the mechanical properties, such as the bulk modulus, shear modulus, longitudinal modulus, and Poisson's ratio. Examining the effects of substituting Bismuth atoms for Selenium atoms on the shielding capabilities of the original SeTeSn glass was a crucial component of our study. These thorough examinations offer insightful information on the possible uses of these quaternary ChGs as cutting-edge radiation shielding materials.