Characteristics of radiation resistant boron containing polyethylene sheet

Polyethylene boron board is a new type of composite shielding material, which is made by stirring boron carbide powder and lead powder evenly in the polymer polyethylene material through high speed stirring, kneading, plasticizing and hot pressing.

Advantages of boron containing polyethylene sheets

Polyethylene is a hydrocarbon with high hydrogen content and good ability to attenuate fast neutrons. Boron absorbs thermal neutrons and lead is especially effective in shielding gamma radiation. Therefore, lead boron polyethylene plate has the comprehensive shielding effect of shielding fast neutrons, thermal neutrons and gamma radiation. The weight of the shielding body can be reduced and the volume of the shielding body can be reduced.