Borated HDPE (High density polyethylene) is a product specially designed for nuclear shielding applications. The material employs 5% Boron by weight to shield neutrons in a variety of applications including high intensity X-rays, cancer treatment facilities, hospitals, nuclear submarines and nuclear power plants. Using this material as your shielding will be easier to install, maintain and use than the traditional lead lined products. While using a Polyethylene product may seem unusual, it performs as good or better than lead weighing many times as much. Borated HDPE is also lower in cost than most lead materials.
Key Facts:
5% Boron by weight
Replaces lead in nuclear shielding applications
Lighter weight and lower cost than lead
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Generic Name High Density Polyethylene
Available In Sheet
Certifications ASTM, ITAR Registered
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Type
Size
Length
Color
Sheet
1/2" - 4"
48”x96”, 48”x120” CTS
Green
Give us your cut-to-size dimensions. We will precision-cut these plastics to your exact size. Additional sizes and colors available upon request.
Properties
Physical Properties
Units
ASTM
Results
Density
lb/in^3
D1505
59.6 lbs/ft3
Mechanical Properties
Units
ASTM
Results
Tensile Strength at Yield
psi
D638
4000
Ultimate Elongation
%
D638
>600%
Flexural Modulus
psi
D790
200,000
Durometer Hardness
D2240
64 Shore D
IZOD Impact Strength Notched
ft-lbf/in
D256
2.99
Thermal Properties
Units
ASTM
Results
Heat Deflection Temperature @66 psi
°F
D648
171 °F
Applications
MRI Rooms
Nuclear Submarines
Containment Cabinets
Cancer Treatment Facilities
Nuclear or Radiation Shielding
X-Ray Rooms
Imaging Machines
Containment Boxes
Nuclear Power Plants
Linear Particle Accelerators
MRI Rooms
Nuclear Submarines
Containment Cabinets
Cancer Treatment Facilities
Nuclear or Radiation Shielding
X-Ray Rooms
Imaging Machines
Containment Boxes
Nuclear Power Plants
Linear Particle Accelerators
Advantages
Lower cost than lead
Lighter weight than lead
Replaces lead in nuclear shielding applications
Standard is 5% boron by weight – HDPE base material
Can be certified to Mil-P-23536 A Type B (1/2%, 1%, or 2% Boron by weight)
Mil-P-23536 certified material is inspected per Mil-I-45208 A
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