Gamma-ray shielding properties of Nd2O3-added iron-boron-phosphate-based composites

Abstract

Radiation may be hazardous for human cells when absorbed more than the required dose. Hence, radiation protection processes is required, andthe development of shielding materials are of main concern. Here, the gamma ray shielding properties of iron-boron-phosphate-based composite samples have been studied. The linear attenuation coefficients (LAC, μ, cm-1) and related parameters have been simulated using Phy-X/PSD software for gamma energies in the range of 10-3 to 105 MeV. It was found that the Nd2O3 rate in iron-boron-phosphate-based composites is important in terms of radiation shielding.