A study of x-ray radiation shielding properties of bricks contained barium sulfate

S. Kiatwattanacharoen, P. Srimaroeng, S. Kothan, C. Jumpee, H. J. Kim, S. Kaewjaeng

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Abstract

The x-ray room wall thickness is usually around 20-25 centimeters, using clay bricks and cement as material to create x-ray protective barrier for staffs and patients. Gain more space to provide a wall of X-ray room. In this study, the x-ray radiation shielding properties of bricks contained barium sulfate (BaSO4) was determined at the proportion of barium sulfate and clay about 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20% in parameters radiation dose between 50-120 kilovoltage (kVp) 40 milliamperes seconds (mAs) for radiation shielding to employees and members of the public. The results revealed that the Mass attenuation coefficient value (μm) are increased when the proportion of barium sulfate is higher. Nevertheless, they are decreased when radiation dose is higher. The half-value layer (HVL) are decreased when barium sulfate increase. The HVL of barium sulfate brick less than when compared with commercial brick and concrete. The results indicating the potential of the prepared barium sulfate brick as lead free for x-ray room.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2nd Materials Research Society of Thailand International Conference
EditorsSanti Maensiri, Worawat Meevasana, Wisanu Pecharapa
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735440098
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 Oct 2020
Event2nd Materials Research Society of Thailand International Conference - Pattaya, Thailand
Duration: 10 Jul 201912 Jul 2019

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2279
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference2nd Materials Research Society of Thailand International Conference
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityPattaya
Period10/07/1912/07/19

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