Boron Carbide Plate Neutron Shield Description
Boron Carbide Plate Neutron Shield is an advanced and reliable solution for effective neutron radiation protection. With its exceptional neutron absorption properties, lightweight durability, and resistance to extreme environmental conditions, it is an indispensable material for industries requiring high-performance radiation shielding. Whether for nuclear reactors, medical facilities, or research environments, this product ensures safety, efficiency, and long-term reliability in critical applications.
Boron Carbide Plate Neutron Shield Specifications
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Material
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Boron Carbide (Nuclear Grade)
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Color
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Black
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Density (g/cm3)
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2.48-2.51
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Purity (%)
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≥93
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Vickers hardness (kgf/mm²)
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≥2800
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Bending strength (MPa)
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≥380
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Elastic Modulus (GPa)
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≥400
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Compressive strength (MPa)
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1857
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Boron Carbide Plate Neutron Shield Applications
Used as shielding around reactors to protect personnel and equipment from neutron radiation.
- Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation:
Incorporated into casks or containers to shield and safely transport radioactive materials.
- Medical Radiation Therapy:
Applied in facilities where radiation therapy equipment produces neutron radiation.
Used in particle accelerators, research reactors, and other laboratories where neutron radiation is generated.
Employed in critical components, such as control rods and reactor shielding.
Boron Carbide Plate Neutron Shield Packaging
Our Boron Carbide Plate Neutron Shield is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
FAQs
Q1: What is a Boron Carbide Plate Neutron Shield?
A Boron Carbide Plate Neutron Shield is a protective material made from boron carbide (B₄C), a ceramic compound known for its exceptional neutron absorption properties. It is widely used in environments where neutron radiation must be controlled, such as nuclear reactors and medical facilities.
Q2: How does boron carbide absorb neutrons?
Boron carbide contains a high proportion of the isotope boron-10 (B-10), which has a large neutron capture cross-section. When neutrons interact with B-10, they undergo nuclear reactions that absorb the neutron and release harmless particles like alpha particles.
Q3: Where is a Boron Carbide Plate Neutron Shield used?
It is used in a variety of applications, including:
- Nuclear reactor shielding.
- Spent fuel storage and transportation.
- Medical radiation therapy facilities.
- Research facilities with particle accelerators or reactors.
- Nuclear power plants (control rods, shielding panels).
