Borated Polyethylene Neutron Shielding is a lightweight, cost effective neutron shielding solution to attenuate and absorb neutron radiation. Our boronized polyethylene contains a boron content of 7.4% by weight (9% available on special order). Used in the medical, nuclear and industrial markets, borate polyethylene is ideal for medical safes and doors, particle accelerators, hot cells, nuclear storage and transport containers, and nuclear detection systems.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Durable over a wide temperature range
Consistent density and homogeneity
Rated to MIL-P-23536A and EB2562E specifications
It has been used as medical and industrial neutron protection for over 25 years. Light, cost effective and easy to manufacture
High cross section for consistent neutron attenuation. Specific Weight is 0,92. APPS Airport Security and Sea Port Security
Medical Safes
Nuclear reactors
Nuclear Storage
Nuclear Powered Ships and Vehicles
Research Applications
Linear Particle Accelerators
Transport Containers
Pure Polyethylene can be easily processed into complex protective form factors and is available in almost any shape or configuration. This material is often used in applications involving reactor physics, activation analysis, isotopic neutron sources, and specially manufactured neutron barrels.