Neutron and gamma radiation shielding material, structure, and process of making structure

Patent · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:864916

Hondorp, Hugh L ^[1]

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1. Princeton Junction, NJ

The present invention is directed to a novel neutron and gamma radiation elding material consisting of 95 to 97 percent by weight SiO.sub.2 and 5 to 3 percent by weight sodium silicate. In addition, the method of using this composition to provide a continuous neutron and gamma radiation shielding structure is disclosed.

• Research Organization: Bechtel National, Inc
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4437013
• OSTI ID: 864916
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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