Radiation shielding composition
A composition is disclosed for use as a radiation shield. The shield is a concrete product containing a stable uranium aggregate for attenuating gamma rays and a neutron absorbing component, the uranium aggregate and neutron absorbing component being present in the concrete product in sufficient amounts to provide a concrete having a density between about 4 and about 15 grams/cm{sup 3} and which will at a predetermined thickness, attenuate gamma rays and absorb neutrons from a radioactive material of projected gamma ray and neutron emissions over a determined time period. The composition is preferably in the form of a container for storing radioactive materials that emit gamma rays and neutrons. The concrete container preferably comprises a metal liner and/or a metal outer shell. The resulting radiation shielding container has the potential of being structurally sound, stable over a long period of time, and, if desired, readily mobile. 5 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Lockheed Martin Idaho Tech Co
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-94ID13223
- Assignee:
- Lockheed Idaho Technologies Co., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,786,611/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-378,161
- OSTI ID:
- 672574
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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