Evaluation of Zn-substituted Bi-based polycrystalline ceramics as gamma-ray shielding materials using XCOM and GATE methods

Key Points

• Gamma-ray shielding effectiveness improved in zinc-substituted bismuth ceramics, enhancing safety.
• The study highlights attenuation coefficients, revealing significant differences across compositions.
• Analysis conducted using XCOM and GATE methods for precise simulation and validation of shielding properties.
• Results indicate that optimized zinc substitution may elevate performance; further exploration is warranted.