Comparison of Gamma Radiation Shielding Parameters of Lead, Rhenium, and Elgiloy Alloy in Radiation Practices Using Geant4 Simulation Code

Mustafa Enes Olcar; Seher Çelik; Sema Bilge Ocak

doi:10.54287/gujsa.1867946

Comparison of Gamma Radiation Shielding Parameters of Lead, Rhenium, and Elgiloy Alloy in Radiation Practices Using Geant4 Simulation Code

Abstract

This study compares the gamma radiation shielding performance of Rhenium (Re) and Elgiloy alloy with Lead (Pb) using the Geant4 Monte Carlo simulation code. LAC and HVL values of the materials were calculated and compared against the library data. Ten different energy levels which are ranging from 59.5 keV to 2.754 MeV were analyzed to represent the various radiation practices and interaction modes. Results indicate that Rhenium has better shielding performance than Lead mostly due to its higher density, and its Half-Value Layer (HVL) is approximately 40% lower than Lead at 662 keV. Although the Elgiloy alloy’s shielding performance is weaker than Lead, there are some studies demonstrating that it has some remarkable physical properties such as ultimate tensile strength and corrosion resistance. Thus, Elgiloy can be used as a structural component in radiation applications due to its physical strength and resistance. This study suggests that Rhenium can be a better shielding alternative to Lead. Especially in some medical and industrial practices where low volume and temperature resistance are main constraints. Additionally, Elgiloy can be considered as a supportive element in the structural body and as a complementary shielding layer under extreme environmental conditions.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Radiation Technology

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Mustafa Enes Olcar ^*
0009-0004-0360-953X
Türkiye

Seher Çelik
0009-0004-3460-4600
Türkiye

Sema Bilge Ocak
0000-0002-0590-7555
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 30, 2026

Submission Date

January 20, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 17, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 13 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.54287/gujsa.1867946

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APA

Olcar, M. E., Çelik, S., & Bilge Ocak, S. (2026). Comparison of Gamma Radiation Shielding Parameters of Lead, Rhenium, and Elgiloy Alloy in Radiation Practices Using Geant4 Simulation Code. Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation, 13(2), 569-581. https://doi.org/10.54287/gujsa.1867946

AMA

1.Olcar ME, Çelik S, Bilge Ocak S. Comparison of Gamma Radiation Shielding Parameters of Lead, Rhenium, and Elgiloy Alloy in Radiation Practices Using Geant4 Simulation Code. GU J Sci, Part A. 2026;13(2):569-581. doi:10.54287/gujsa.1867946

Chicago

Olcar, Mustafa Enes, Seher Çelik, and Sema Bilge Ocak. 2026. “Comparison of Gamma Radiation Shielding Parameters of Lead, Rhenium, and Elgiloy Alloy in Radiation Practices Using Geant4 Simulation Code”. Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation 13 (2): 569-81. https://doi.org/10.54287/gujsa.1867946.

EndNote

Olcar ME, Çelik S, Bilge Ocak S (June 1, 2026) Comparison of Gamma Radiation Shielding Parameters of Lead, Rhenium, and Elgiloy Alloy in Radiation Practices Using Geant4 Simulation Code. Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation 13 2 569–581.

IEEE

[1]M. E. Olcar, S. Çelik, and S. Bilge Ocak, “Comparison of Gamma Radiation Shielding Parameters of Lead, Rhenium, and Elgiloy Alloy in Radiation Practices Using Geant4 Simulation Code”, GU J Sci, Part A, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 569–581, June 2026, doi: 10.54287/gujsa.1867946.

ISNAD

Olcar, Mustafa Enes - Çelik, Seher - Bilge Ocak, Sema. “Comparison of Gamma Radiation Shielding Parameters of Lead, Rhenium, and Elgiloy Alloy in Radiation Practices Using Geant4 Simulation Code”. Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation 13/2 (June 1, 2026): 569-581. https://doi.org/10.54287/gujsa.1867946.

JAMA

1.Olcar ME, Çelik S, Bilge Ocak S. Comparison of Gamma Radiation Shielding Parameters of Lead, Rhenium, and Elgiloy Alloy in Radiation Practices Using Geant4 Simulation Code. GU J Sci, Part A. 2026;13:569–581.

MLA

Olcar, Mustafa Enes, et al. “Comparison of Gamma Radiation Shielding Parameters of Lead, Rhenium, and Elgiloy Alloy in Radiation Practices Using Geant4 Simulation Code”. Gazi University Journal of Science Part A: Engineering and Innovation, vol. 13, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 569-81, doi:10.54287/gujsa.1867946.

Vancouver

1.Mustafa Enes Olcar, Seher Çelik, Sema Bilge Ocak. Comparison of Gamma Radiation Shielding Parameters of Lead, Rhenium, and Elgiloy Alloy in Radiation Practices Using Geant4 Simulation Code. GU J Sci, Part A. 2026 Jun. 1;13(2):569-81. doi:10.54287/gujsa.1867946