Boracic Polyethylene UHMWPE neutron shielding boards
Product Description
5% Borated Polyethylene is manufactured to meet all applicable applications for industrial use, shielding applications, medical applications (with regards to cancer treatment), vaults, and doors for linear particle accelerators. Borated Polyethylene is effective shielding for support in all areas of security, i.e., seaports, airports, border protection and other applications requiring attenuation of thermal neutrons. The important factor is the Hydrogen Level in the PE. Our 2" & 3" thick have higher levels than the 1".
5% Boron by weight to shield neutrons, are boron loaded PE(U)HMW grades. The high hydrogen content of PE (U)HMW makes it very suitable for slowing down fast neutrons to lower energy thermal (slow) neutrons, which are then absorbed by the added boron compound.
Whereas both PE-HMW and PE-UHMW are suitable for neutron shielding, PE-UHMW is often preferred because of its better deformation behaviour at high temperatures and its superior impact strength and wear resistance.
Borated PE Products:
1.5% Boron , 3% Boron, 5% Boron, 10% Boron , 15%Boron
Size:
All size could be supplied by customers' requirement
Product performance
| Properties |
Units |
ASTM |
Nominal Values |
| Density |
g/cc |
D1505 |
1.04 |
| Tensile Strength @ Yield |
p.s.i. |
D638 |
>1,400 |
| Elongation @ Break |
% |
D638 |
>20% |
| Flexural Modulus |
p.s.i. |
D790 |
65,000 |
| Durometer |
Shore D |
D2240 |
70 |
| Tensile Impact |
ft.lbs./in.2 |
D1822 |
99 |
| Vicat Softening |
ºF |
D1525 |
192º |
Heat Deflection Temp.
66p.s.i. |
ºF |
D648 |
183º |
Advantage:
1,Have good irradiation resistance,
2,No activation products, secondary gamma ray energy is low;
3,Good chemical stability, corrosion resistance, non-toxic, no smell.
4,High mechanical strength, smooth surface, easy to facilitate decontamination, mechanical processing, the characteristics of easy installation and maintenance
5, 5% Boron by weight
6, Replaces lead in nuclear shielding applications
7, Lighter weight and lower cost than lead
How Can I Fabricate and Finish it?
Use standard woodworking tools: table saws, table routers, drills, blades and bits. Carbide router bits with two to four flutes are recommended.
How to Care and Store?
- Store the sheets flat on a level surface
- Keep away from teak oil and other products that can stain the finish
- Use china markers or water-based markers to draw patterns
- Pen marks can usually be removed with household cleaners
- Keep away from heat sources that exceed 180°F
- Because there is no grain, parts can be cut from any area of the sheet
- Save the scraps for small parts, shims, spacers and plugs
What are common applications?
- Airport Security and Sea Port Security
- International Border Security
- Doors for Linear Accelerators
- Medical Vaults
- Nuclear-Powered Vessels
- Research Applications\
- Hospital
Can I use a CNC machine?
Yes.
Will the material produce dust when fabricating?
No, only small shavings.
Our other popular products:
Ground protection mats crane outrigger pads
Company Profile
Shandong Ningjin Xinxing Chemical Co.,Ltd
Established in 1989, Xinxing has a history of 33 years in Manufacturing ENGINEERING plastics. Now it is the largest and most professional manufacturer of Engineering plastics, such as PP sheet / HDPE sheets, boards, rods, outrigger crane mats, marine fender boards, ground protection mats, rink ice and other machine processing parts.We have advanced extrusion and compression molded machines, CNC devices, can make any shape product according to customer's requirements. Xinxing has 3 banch factories which passed ISO9001 and ensure all of products compliance with its standard. Our products are used widely in electric power, ports, mining, coal, paper, textile, chemical industries. They are popular in Canada, USA, Russia, Japan, England, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Italy, South Africa, Chile, Belgium, etc.
Our machines
Producing machine of UHMWPE sheet for marine fender facing pad dock bumper
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