Scientists invent lead-free composite shielding material for neutron and gamma-ray Peer-Reviewed Publication Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences ...

The boron-rich concrete technology, "Thermal neutron shield and method of manufacture," has been granted patent #8,450,707 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Another advantage is shielding. While some gamma rays can be blocked from detectors, neutrons are much more difficult to conceal.

Although the neutron shield system used helps reduce exposure, it is impossible to eliminate all neutron energy from reaching crew members.

Radiation shielding efficiency of all types of CMFs was explored for the attenuation of X-ray, gamma ray and neutron. The experimental results were compared with pure lead and Aluminum A356, and ...

A North Carolina State University team is developing a new lightweight shielding based on foam metals that can block X-rays, gamma rays, and neutron radiation, as well as withstanding high-energy ...

Attenuation efficiency of X-ray and comparison to gamma ray and neutrons in composite metal foams. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2015; DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2015.07.003 ...

Whatever the implications for the neutron EDM, the new shield could find applications elsewhere. Magnetic shields are also used in the detection of “biomagnetic” signals from the brain, for instance, ...

They installed three neutron detectors that were sensitive to low energy neutrons: one above ground, one partially shielded in a building, and a third underground with heavier shielding.