Gamma-ray interaction studies of concrete with waste glass fillers.

In the present work, the efficacy of waste glass as fillers in concrete for gamma-ray shielding has been studied. Glass fillers of 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60% concentrations have been incorporated into the concrete mixture. The attenuation measurements were performed using gamma spectrometer with NaI(Tl) detector at 511, 662, 1173, and 1332 keV gamma energies.

Study on polymer composites with glass for gamma ray shielding.

The shielding of gamma radiation is of the utmost importance in industries, such as nuclear power plants, medical imaging, and space exploration. For the purpose of shielding objects in such an environment, it is essential to design materials with flexibility as well as high shielding capability. In order to enhance the radiation attenuation effectiveness of polymers, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), glass has been blended with varying percentages.

Gamma-ray shielding characteristics of concrete containing different percentage of ceramics for different energies.

To shield people from dangerous gamma radiation, it is imperative to fabricate inexpensive and environmentally friendly materials. In the present work, suitability of concrete with various % concentrations of ceramics as gamma-ray shielding material has been studied. In this regard, concrete mixture using M-sand and cement with ceramic as filler in different concentrations has been prepared.