Influence of Sm2O3 Substitution on Mechanical Properties, Crystallization Kinetics, Radiation Shielding and Judd-Ofelt Analysis of Borosilicate Glasses | Synapse
April 10, 2026Open Access
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
The present study investigates the influence of Sm 2 O 3 substitution on the mechanical properties, crystallisation kinetics, radiation shielding and Judd-Ofelt parameters of the prepared 50SiO 2 + 40B...