Additive Manufacturing For Shielding Neutron And Photon Radiation

The present invention relates to the use of additive manufacturing as applied to radiation shielding. In particular, additive manufacturing formulations are described which provide shielding for neutron and photon radiation and which can extend the useful operation life of remote sensing devices uti...

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Hauptverfasser: SPEAKER, Daniel P, HALL, Nathan B, PARVIN, JR., Albert J
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention relates to the use of additive manufacturing as applied to radiation shielding. In particular, additive manufacturing formulations are described which provide shielding for neutron and photon radiation and which can extend the useful operation life of remote sensing devices utilized to conduct surveillance and inspection work where such radiation fields are present.