A new concrete, containing galena mineral, with enhanced shielding properties for gamma sources is developed. To achieve optimized shielding properties, ten types of galena concrete containing different mixing ratios and a reference normal concrete of 2300 kg/m3 density are studied experimentally and numerically using Monte Carlo and XCOM codes. For building galena concrete, in addition to the main composition, micro-silica and water, galena mineral (containing lead) were used. The built samples have high density of 4470 kg/m3 to 5623 kg/m3 and compressive strength of 628 kg/m2 to 685 kg/m2. The half and tenth value layers (half value layer and tenth value layers) for the galena concrete, when irradiated with 137Cs gamma source, were found to be 1.45 cm and 4.94 cm, respectively. When irradiated with 60Co gamma source, half value layer was measured to be 2.42 cm. The computation modeling by FLUKA and XCOM shows a good agreement between experimental and computational results.

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Background: Thermoluminescence dosimetry(TLD) has been known as one of the most effective methods for dose estimation in diagnostic radiology. Orthopantomogram (OPG) imaging is used by many dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons as an effective tool for choosing an appropriate treatment plan. Objective: This study aims to measure the entrance skin dose and the dose values received by different head and neck organs in OPG imaging using TLD dosimeters (TLD-100). Material and Methods: In this experimental study, the entrance skin dose and doses of various organs during imaging were measured by TLD dosimeters inside and on the surface of the Rando-Phantom. Doses to various organs, including thyroid, eye, esophagus, parotid and sublingual and submandibular salivary glands were measured. The measurements were repeated twice, and the dose values obtained in the two steps were compared. Results: Based on the results obtained in this study, the minimum dose values were found in Esophagus; 65.81, and 59.31 µGy, respectively. The maximum organ dose value was found for left parotid glands, 3842.42, and 3399.58 for the two measurements, respectively. Conclusion: The results show that the dose values can vary based on devices, exposure conditions, and TLD positioning.