Borated Polyethylene Sheets for Neutron Shielding
Borated polyethylene sheets from RPP deliver lightweight, cost-effective neutron shielding for facilities managing neutron radiation exposure. This material works through a dual-action mechanism: hydrogen-rich polyethylene slows fast-moving neutrons, and boron captures them, preventing the buildup of secondary low-energy radiation. Borated polyethylene is also easy to fabricate, durable, and safe to handle, offering a non-toxic solution to protect personnel and equipment from radiation.
Radiation Protection Products is Your Borated Polyethylene Sheet Provider
For effective neutron shielding across various applications, we provide standard-size borated polyethylene sheets measuring 48” x 96” x 1”, as well as custom sizes and varying boron contents. Our team can easily cut, fabricate, and install your desired sheet size to meet your application specifications, mitigating radiation and offering a lightweight, cost-effective solution to traditional lead-lined materials.
5% Borated Polyethylene Sheet Products
Radiation Protection Products supplies 5% borated polyethylene sheets to provide adequate shielding in various applications across nuclear, medical, and other industries. The 5% boron content is our standard offering and most common grade, providing an ideal solution for high-intensity X-rays, treatment facilities, submarines, and power plants. Our selection includes varying grades and boron contents to meet your needs:
- Industrial Grade—Purple, 5% Boron by Weight*
- Grade III—Red, 2% Boron by Weight*
- Grade II—Yellow, 1% Boron by Weight*
- Virgin Polyethylene—Natural Color
(*Nominal values, custom and proprietary color)
10% and 30% Borated Polyethylene Sheets for Greater Neutron Attenuation
In addition to 5% borated high-density polyethylene sheets, we also supply 10% and 30% products for applications that have higher neutron activity. These higher-boron-content sheets can capture and absorb more neutrons in tight spaces where thicker shields may not fit, providing effective neutron shielding in extreme radiation applications. For more information, contact Radiation Protection Products to discuss your shielding needs.
Benefits of Borated Polyethylene Sheets in Neutron Shielding
- Shields fast neutrons, thermal neutrons, and primary and secondary gamma rays
- Lightweight and easier to install than traditional lead-lined materials
- Durable across an expansive temperature range (-452°F to 185°F)
- Non-toxic alternative to lead
Radiation Protection Products is a radiation-specialty supplier, providing a range of solutions to address shielding specifications across various projects, rather than a general plastics distributor. Our knowledgeable staff with specialized expertise is here to assist you with the products you need to meet your specific shielding requirements.
Neutron Shielding Applications of Borated Polyethylene Sheets
Borated polyethylene sheets can be used across industries, including nuclear and medical shielding, to provide adequate protection against neutrons and gamma rays. We can install sheets with varying boron contents to meet your specific needs for a wide range of applications, such as:
- Nuclear Reactors
- Medical Vaults
- X-Ray Facilities
- LINAC doors
- Duct Shielding
- Hot Cells
- Particle Accelerators
- Naval Vessels
- Personnel/Cargo Detection Devices
- Pipe/Sprinkler/Electrical Penetrations
Featured Project: Thomas Cancer Survivor Center at Methodist Medical Center
Partnering with Johnson Galyon, RPP installed borated polyethylene sheets at the Thomas Cancer Survivor Center at Methodist Medical in Oak Ridge, TN. Our specialists removed an existing neutron swing door for a linear accelerator vault and replaced it with a new vault door that consisted of ¼” lead and 2” of 5% borated polyethylene. Explore additional projects utilizing borated polyethylene sheets.
Contact RPP for Borated Polyethylene Sheets to Suit Your Project Needs
Radiation Protection Products offers over 70 years of experience supplying radiation shielding products to meet the needs of various industries. By specializing in radiation shielding rather than general plastics, we can ensure your final project meets the necessary standards for effective protection against neutrons and other radiation. We are a family-owned business with quick turnaround times and a relationship-driven approach, providing fast and easy communication with reliable experts.
With standard and custom sizing, we are a full-service solution for various radiation shielding products to meet your needs. Contact us to discuss borated polyethylene sheets for your next project, or request a quote to begin.
