Optical, TL and radiation shielding studies of Y_xSb_10−xCa₃₀P₆₀ bio glasses

Calcium ortho phosphates and its derivatives (Ca_mP_n) are well known for bio bones and implants. However, still there is lot of scope and necessity of various multi-directional applications such as non-degraded, thermally stable, elastic and radiative capable bio glasses and its derivatives. In this direction, Y_xSb_10−xCa₃₀P₆₀ materials are prepared and characterized by thermoluminescence, elastic and bio degradation techniques. Observed, results and studies suggests that the materials developed were transparent and glassy. Thermoluminiscence, trap-depth analysis and parameters advised that the sample code ‘ξ₅’ found to be useful thermo-luminescent resource. Obtained range of both micro hardness and thermal stability acclaims that the samples prepared were mechanically hard. Additionally, we have reported the results of Y³⁺ ionic influence on vitro bio-activity studies of present glasses. Degradation results along with vitro bio-activity studies as a function of both Y₂O₃ and Sb₂O₃ concentration suggesting that the sample code ‘ξ₅’ might be useful biocompatible resource. The deconvoluted FT-IR spectra of the glasses also studied. The optical absorption studies suggesting the sample code ‘ξ₅’ exhibiting highest optical band gap value. Radiation shielding properties suggesting the sample code ‘ξ₅’ exhibiting highest radiation protection efficiency and mass attenuation coefficient. Ca_mP_n and its derivatives are well known for being used in bio-bones and implants. However, there is still a lot of scope for and need for bio glasses and their derivatives that don't break down, are thermally stable, are bendable, and can radiate.