Influence of Sm2O3 Substitution on Mechanical Properties, Crystallization Kinetics, Radiation Shielding and Judd-Ofelt Analysis of Borosilicate Glasses

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how substituting Sm2O3 influences the mechanical properties and crystallization of borosilicate glasses.
• Prepared borosilicate glass samples with varying Sm2O3 content
• Conducted mechanical property tests and crystallization kinetics analysis
• Analyzed radiation shielding effectiveness
• Performed Judd-Ofelt analysis
• Sm2O3 substitution improved the mechanical strength of the glasses
• Altered crystallization kinetics observed with increased Sm2O3 content
• Enhanced radiation shielding capabilities identified
• Judd-Ofelt parameters indicated significant optical properties variations

Abstract