Gamma Ray Shielding and Structural Properties of PbOP_205-Na_2W04 Glass System

摘要

The present work has been undertaken to study the gamma ray shielding properties of PbO-P_2O_5-Na_2WO_4 glass system. The values of mass attenuation coefficient and half value layer parameter at photon energies 511, 662 and 1173 KeV have been determined using XCOM computer software developed by National Institute of Standards and Technology. The density, molar volume, XRD, UV- VIS and Raman studies have been performed to study the structural properties of the prepared glass system to check the possibility of the use of prepared samples as an alternate to conventional concrete for gamma ray shielding applications.