Investigation of the optical and radiation shielding parameters of erbium-doped zinc sodium tungsten borate glass using MCNP5 simulations
This study explores the potential of (20Na _2 O+25ZnO+10WO _3 +(60-x)B _2 O _3 +xEr _2 O _3 where x = 0.1, 0.5, 0.7, and 1 mol%) glass for optical and radiation shielding applications, fabricated using the melt quenching method. Optical, structural, and radiation shielding properties were analyzed u...
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| description | This study explores the potential of (20Na _2 O+25ZnO+10WO _3 +(60-x)B _2 O _3 +xEr _2 O _3 where x = 0.1, 0.5, 0.7, and 1 mol%) glass for optical and radiation shielding applications, fabricated using the melt quenching method. Optical, structural, and radiation shielding properties were analyzed using UV–visible spectroscopy, XRD, FTIR, MCNP5, and Phy-X/PSD software. Results show a 9.01% decrease in refractive index from 2.22 to 2.02 and a significant increase in band gap energy from 2.29 eV to 3.12 eV with increasing Er _2 O _3 content. The addition of Er ^3+ ions convert BO _3 units into BO _4 units, creating a denser glass network. The linear attenuation coefficient ( ${LAC}$ ) increased in BTEr1 glass to 0.676 cm ^−1 , compared to 0.607 cm ^−1 for BTEr0.1 glass, reflecting an approximate rise of 11.5% in ${LAC}.$ The BTEr1 glass shows enhanced radiation shielding, with a 10.25% reduction in the half-value layer (HVL) from 1.15 cm in BTEr0.1 to 1.03 cm in BTEr1 at 0.284 MeV, and a further reduction of 8.17% from 4.77 cm in BTEr0.1 to 4.42 cm in BTEr1 at 2.506 MeV for 0.1 and 1 mol% Er _2 O _3 level in the BTEr glass. The BTEr glass enhances light transmission in the visible spectrum and increases glass stability with Er _2 O _3 addition , making it suitable for advanced optical applications. Additionally, its improved photon radiation shielding properties make it a promising candidate for radiation protection. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-25fa4e02b2e945a0ab441b7a6125ec8a2025-08-20T02:18:03ZengIOP PublishingMaterials Research Express2053-15912024-01-01111111520110.1088/2053-1591/ad8b14Investigation of the optical and radiation shielding parameters of erbium-doped zinc sodium tungsten borate glass using MCNP5 simulationsUsman Iliyasu0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6476-3654Mohamad Syazwan Mohd Sanusi1Nor Ezzaty Ahmad2Department of Physics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Johor, Malaysia; Department of Physics, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, NigeriaDepartment of Physics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Johor, MalaysiaDepartment of Physics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , Johor, MalaysiaThis study explores the potential of (20Na _2 O+25ZnO+10WO _3 +(60-x)B _2 O _3 +xEr _2 O _3 where x = 0.1, 0.5, 0.7, and 1 mol%) glass for optical and radiation shielding applications, fabricated using the melt quenching method. Optical, structural, and radiation shielding properties were analyzed using UV–visible spectroscopy, XRD, FTIR, MCNP5, and Phy-X/PSD software. Results show a 9.01% decrease in refractive index from 2.22 to 2.02 and a significant increase in band gap energy from 2.29 eV to 3.12 eV with increasing Er _2 O _3 content. The addition of Er ^3+ ions convert BO _3 units into BO _4 units, creating a denser glass network. The linear attenuation coefficient ( ${LAC}$ ) increased in BTEr1 glass to 0.676 cm ^−1 , compared to 0.607 cm ^−1 for BTEr0.1 glass, reflecting an approximate rise of 11.5% in ${LAC}.$ The BTEr1 glass shows enhanced radiation shielding, with a 10.25% reduction in the half-value layer (HVL) from 1.15 cm in BTEr0.1 to 1.03 cm in BTEr1 at 0.284 MeV, and a further reduction of 8.17% from 4.77 cm in BTEr0.1 to 4.42 cm in BTEr1 at 2.506 MeV for 0.1 and 1 mol% Er _2 O _3 level in the BTEr glass. The BTEr glass enhances light transmission in the visible spectrum and increases glass stability with Er _2 O _3 addition , making it suitable for advanced optical applications. Additionally, its improved photon radiation shielding properties make it a promising candidate for radiation protection.https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ad8b14borate glasserbium oxidelinear attenuation coefficienthalf value layerMCNP5 |
| spellingShingle | Usman Iliyasu Mohamad Syazwan Mohd Sanusi Nor Ezzaty Ahmad Investigation of the optical and radiation shielding parameters of erbium-doped zinc sodium tungsten borate glass using MCNP5 simulations Materials Research Express borate glass erbium oxide linear attenuation coefficient half value layer MCNP5 |
| title | Investigation of the optical and radiation shielding parameters of erbium-doped zinc sodium tungsten borate glass using MCNP5 simulations |
| title_full | Investigation of the optical and radiation shielding parameters of erbium-doped zinc sodium tungsten borate glass using MCNP5 simulations |
| title_fullStr | Investigation of the optical and radiation shielding parameters of erbium-doped zinc sodium tungsten borate glass using MCNP5 simulations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigation of the optical and radiation shielding parameters of erbium-doped zinc sodium tungsten borate glass using MCNP5 simulations |
| title_short | Investigation of the optical and radiation shielding parameters of erbium-doped zinc sodium tungsten borate glass using MCNP5 simulations |
| title_sort | investigation of the optical and radiation shielding parameters of erbium doped zinc sodium tungsten borate glass using mcnp5 simulations |
| topic | borate glass erbium oxide linear attenuation coefficient half value layer MCNP5 |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ad8b14 |
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