Application Of Rubber In Gamma And Neutron Radiation Protection

Gamma/neutron radiation sources are widely used in medical, technological and industrial production. Lead is usually used to protect against X and gamma rays. However, due to environmental considerations, the use of lead may be restricted. So for future radiation protection work, scientists try to find alternative materials for research, such as Sb, Sn, W, Bi and Tu.

In addition to X and gamma rays for radiation protection, gamma/neutron radiation sources are also used in industry. Some scientists have designed a material for gamma/neutron radiation protection: For example, boron has a low molecular weight and high neutron cross-section, which is the first choice for shielding neutrons; and rubber has a high hydrogen density and is beneficial to neutron relaxation. , So rubber was also selected to be mixed into this protective material. And they mixed different amounts of gamma shielding materials and boron into rubber to produce different effects of gamma and neutron radiation protection materials, but the actual application remains to be expected.

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