Borated Polyethylene
Our borated polyethylene is used for medical, nuclear and industrial neutron shielding. It is light-weight, cost-effective and durable and can be used for a wide variety of shielding needs.
With 5% boron by weight, and purple in colour, our borated polyethylene is effective in many applications. Grade II (yellow, 1% boron) and Grade III (red, 2% boron) are also available.
Common usage includes medical vaults and doors for linear particle accelerators and other radiation applications, research applications, nuclear reactors and construction of nuclear-powered vessels.
The Approximate Weight is 160 lbs / 72.57 kg
Sheet Size is 48" x 96" / 1219mm x 2438mm
Custom sheets, blocks and slabs also available.
- 1" x 4' x 8' sheets allow for easy installation.
- made of the finest polymers available.
- 1%, 2% or 5% boron content (by weight) or virgin formulas.
- high cross-section for consistent neutron attenuation.
- can be machined to your specifications.
- easily fabricated using standard woodworking tools
