Mass Attenuation Coefficients and Partial Interactions of BaO-ZnO-B₂O₃ Glasses System

Abstract:

The mass attenuation coefficients and partial interactions of BaO-ZnO-B₂O₃ glasses have been investigated using WinXCom program at difference photon energy. BaO-ZnO-B₂O₃ glasses were prepared in composition xBaO: 20ZnO: (80-x)B₂O₃ (where x = 15 and 20 mol %) by melt quenching technique under normal atmosphere. The densities of glasses are 3.0052 and 3.1022 g/cm³, respectively. The mass attenuation coefficients at 20% mol are higher than 15% mol of BaO in all energy range. The optical spectra were measured and good transparent behavior was obtained. Half value layer (HVL) of glasses are also report and compared with same standard shielding materials and show better shielding than ordinary concrete.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 675-676)
• Pages: 438-442
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.675-676.438
• Online since: January 2016
• Authors: Suchart Kothan, Montree Tungjai, Sunisa Sarachai, Siriprapa Kaewjaeng*, Suparat Tuscharoen, Pruittipol Limkitjaroenporn, Jakrapong Kaewkhao
• Keywords: Glasses, Mass Attenuation Coefficient, Shielding Materials, WinXCom

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