Densetec SHIELD
Densetec® Shield is a product specially designed for nuclear shielding applications. The material employs 5% Boron by weight to shield neutrons in a variety of applications including high intensity X-rays, cancer treatment facilities, nuclear submarines, and nuclear power plants.
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Features
- Lower cost than lead
- Lighter weight than lead
- Replaces lead in nuclear sheilding applications
- Standard is 5% boron by weight - HDPE base material
- Can be certified to Mil-P-23536 A Type B (1/2%, 1%, or 2% Boron by weight)
- Mil-P-23536 certified material is inspected per Mil-I-45208 A
Colors
Green
Finishes
Note: Other sizes, colors and boron formulations available upon request.
Applications
- MRI Rooms
- Nuclear Submarines
- Containment Cabinets
- Cancer Treatment Facilities
- Nuclear or Radiation Shielding
- X-Ray Rooms
- Imaging Machines
- Containment Boxes
- Nuclear Power Plants
- Linear Particle Accelerators
Sizes
Compression Molding
Thickness
0.5 – 4 inch / 12.7 – 100 mm
Sheet Size
48 x 96 inch / 1220 x 2440 mm
48 x 120 inch / 1220 x 3050 mm
Resources
Brochure
Typical Properties
Safety Data Sheet
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