Researchers create new type of composite material for shielding against neutron and gamma radiation
Phys.org - 2024-05-24T18:36:13.000Z

Recently, Dr. Huo Zhipeng and his student Lu Yidong from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of Chinese Academy of Sciences have created a new type of composite material for shielding against neutron and gamma radiation. They used micron plate Sm2O3, a type of rare earth-based filler, to reinforce boron-containing polyethylene.

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