Abstract
The aim of the research is to estimate the X-ray shielding properties of different glass systems using Monte Carlo Simulation. X-ray glass is also known as radiation shielding glass. Glass provides protection against the absorption of energy radiation. The shielding layer is formed by a high concentration of lead and barium. The mass attenuation coefficient, the effective atomic number and the effective electron density are used to determine the position of gamma-ray photons in matter. Shield characterization in terms of mass attenuation coefficient (μm), transmission fraction (T), effective atomic numbers (Zeff), half-value layer (HVL) and exposure build-up. factor (EBF) of a glass system is estimated by the Monte Carlo Simulation. The random sampling and statistical analysis are computed using the monte carlo simulation. Various external factors are considered as the input parameters. The different composition of the glass will be examined using the Monte Carlo simulation and the shielding capability would be determined for the various samples.
Highlights
Higher-energy photon interactions are very important in radiation medicine, biology, nuclear engineering
Transparent to visible light and absorbing gamma rays and neutrons are the double function of the glass and provide a shielding effect (Savage 1972)
The shielding effect is taken as an important part of the long-term storage of radioactive waste product
Summary
Higher-energy photon interactions are very important in radiation medicine, biology, nuclear engineering. Transparent to visible light and absorbing gamma rays and neutrons are the double function of the glass and provide a shielding effect (Savage 1972). The shielding effect is taken as an important part of the long-term storage of radioactive waste product. Partial interaction and effective atomic number theoretical calculation are included on the basis of the glass material used. The highest total attenuation coefficient is found in PbO-based silicate glass, followed by phosphate and borate glasses. In each of the glass matrices the Compton scattering interaction has been found
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