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Shieldwerx
SWX-213|
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Pure Polyethylene Neutron Radiation Shielding
● Used to Thermalize Fast Neutrons
● Very High Hydrogen Content and Minimal Impurities
● Available in Slabs, Cylinders, Pellets, Easily Machined
Shieldwerx SWX-213 is high purity virgin polyethylene used to thermalize fast neutrons, primarily for experimentation where it is desirable to produce a thermal neutron flux from a higher energy field. SWX-213 has minimal impurities that might absorb thermal neutrons. This material can be easily machined into complex shielding form factors and is available in virtually any shape or configuration.
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Specifications |
Composition Data:
Hydrogen Atom Density/cm3: 7.8 x
1022
Natural Isotope Distribution: 99.98% 1H
Total Density: 0.92 g / cm3 (57 lb/ft3)
Radiation Properties:
Macroscopic Thermal Neutron Cross Section:
0.03 (cm-1)
Gamma Resistance: 5 x 108 rad
Neutron Resistance: 2.5 x 1017 n/cm2
Physical Properties:
State: bricks, slabs, cylinders
Color: white
Odor: no odor
Machinability: excellent
Thermal Properties:
Recommended Temperature Limit: 180 °F (82.2 °C)
Chemical Properties:
Chemical Name & Synonyms: Polyethylene
Trade Name & Synonyms: SWX-213
Chemical Family: Polyolefin's
Formula: mixture (CH2)n, B
Solubility in Water: negligible
AVAILABLE SIZES: pure polyethylene sheets
SWX-213U: 24 x 24 x 1 in. (610 x 610 x 25 mm) (W x L x Thickness)
SWX-213R: 48 x 48 x 1 in. (1219 x 1219 x 25 mm) (W x L x Thickness)
SWX-213G: 48 x 96 x 1 in. (1219 x 2438 x 25 mm) (W x L x Thickness)
SWX-213C: 4 x 8 x 2 in. (102 x 203 x 51 mm) (W x L x Thickness)
SWX-213B: 24 x 24 x 2 in. (610 x 610 x 51 mm) (W x L x Thickness)
SWX-213X: 48 x 48 x 2 in. (1219 x 1219 x 51 mm) (W x L x Thickness)
SWX-213D: 24 x 24 x 4 in. (610 x 610 x 101 mm) (W x L x Thickness)
SWX-213E: 36 x 48 x 4 in. (914 x 1219 x 101 mm) (W x L x Thickness)
Custom sizes and thicknesses are available
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