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Borated Polyethylene
Borated Polyethylene is a product specially designed for neutron radiation shielding with 1% to 30% boron by weight and high hydrogen content. It is made to meet all applicable applications for healthcare cancer treatment centers, diagnostic and hospital facilities.
Applications include linear accelerators, nuclear or radiation shielding, industrial use, security such as seaports and airport security, nuclear submarines, nuclear power plants, border protection and other applications requiring attenuation of thermal neutrons.
Features:
- Grades: 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30% boron by weight available
- Borated UHMW-PE and HMW-PE grades
- Replaces lead in nuclear shielding applications
- Easy to handle and fabricate to a variety of shapes and parts
- Superior dimensional stability over a wide temperature range
- High hydrogen content and added boron
- Lighter weight and lower cost than lead
Specifications
Key Benefits
Applications
Specifications
Borated polyethylene is a product typically used in the medical field to shield neutrons.
Made from high density polyethylene plastic with 5% boron content by weight,
this material provides exceptional durability over a wide temperature range.
- Boron Content By Weight: 1%-30%
- Thickness: 10 – 120mm
- Colors: Black
Key Benefits
- Durable over a wide temperature range
- Easy to install and fabricate
- Consistent density and homogeneity
Applications
- Medical vaults and doors
- Hot cells
- Nuclear storage and transport containers
- Nuclear waste management
- Particle accelerators
- Nuclear detection systems
- Doors for Linear Accelerators
- Nuclear Reactors
- Nuclear Powered Vessels
- Research Applications
* Custom sizes, thickness and boron content by weight available upon request
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Test & Inspection
In-house tests with state-of-the-art equipment guarantee both the performance and lifetime.
Certification
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