Effects of TeO2 and B2O3 on photon, neutron, and charged particle transmission properties of Bi2O3-BaO-LiF glass system

Abstract

This work investigates the effects of TeO2 and B2O3 on photon, neutron, and charged particle transmission properties of Bi2O3-BaO-LiF glass system. Photon transmission parameters were obtained via narrow beam setup simulation via FLUKA and those obtained from experimentally proved XCOM calculations. The attenuation factors of μ=ρ IS and μ=ρ PP control the value of μ=ρ at energies greater than 1.5 MeV; however, the region of influence differs for both absorption processes. While μ=ρ IS peaks occur at 3 MeV, the influence of μ=ρ PP becomes appreciable at E > 5 MeV. The values of linear attenuation factor (μ) ranged from 0.2119–0.5283, 0.2085–0.5248, 0.1837–0.4676, 0.1639–0.4223, 0.1519–0.3971, 0.1370–0.3638, and 0.1222–0.3315 cm-1 as B2O3 increased from 0 to 60 mol % with step of 10, respectively. The spectra of projected range (R) of the ions and CSDA range of electrons show that the TSP of electrons in the glasses increases as B2O3 increased from 0 to 60 mol % for energy lower than 5 MeV; however, it reverses at 10 MeV. The ability of the present glass system for stopping the transmission of various radiation beams reveals its potential use for shielding applications in medical and nuclear facilities.