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Borated Polyethylene
Our borated polyethylene is used for medical, nuclear and industrial neutron shielding. It is light-weight, cost-effective and durable and can be used for a wide variety of shielding needs. With 5% boron by weight, and purple in colour, our borated polyethylene is effective in many applications. Grade II (yellow, 1% boron) and Grade III (red, 2% boron) are also available. Common usage includes medical vaults and doors for linear particle accelerators and other radiation applications, research applications, nuclear reactors and construction of nuclear-powered vessels.
The Approximate Weight is 160 lbs / 72.57 kg
Sheet Size is 48" x 96" / 1219mm x 2438mm
Custom sheets, blocks and slabs also available.
- 1" x 4' x 8' sheets allow for easy installation
- Made of the finest polymers available
- 1%, 2% or 5% boron content (by weight) or virgin formulas
- high cross-section for consistent neutron attenuation
- can be machined to your specifications
- easily fabricated using standard woodworking tools
MarShield Borotron Borated PE
Lightweight, cost effective and easily fabricated.
Key Benefits
- Lightweight and easy to handle compared with alternative shielding materials.
- Easily fabricated.
- Durable over a wider temperature range.
- Consistent density and homogeneity.
- Superior dimensional quality and flatness.
- Strict quality control measures to ensure proper levels of elemental boron as well as material homogeneity.
- Available in 1” x 48” x 96” sheets for simple installation in most applications.
- Supplied in mill shapes, such as sheets, blocks and slabs.
- Can be machined to your specifications.
Borotron ® Borated PE
Borotron ® Borated PE has been used as a medical and industrial shielding material to attenuate and absorb neutron radiation. This easily fabricated polymer material also offers designers greater durability and function over a wider range of temperature than traditional materials.
Borotron ® HD050
Is based on MarShield’s high performance HDPE with 5% elemental boron.
What is Borotron ® High Density PE for Neutron Shielding.
Common Applications
- Medical vaults and doors for linear particle accelerators and other radiation applications.
- Hot cells.
- Nuclear Storage and transport containers.
- Nuclear detection systems.
- Nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants.
- Construction of nuclear-powered submarine vessels.
- Research and test reactors.
- Large neutron beam line applications.
- High intensity X-rays.
- Shielding for cancer treatment facilities
Note:
Materials with hydrogen density are also used as a component in neutron shielding systems.
If you’re looking for the broadest range of sizes and shapes in unified hydrogen rich material,
MarShield can meet your needs with TIVAR ®1000.
MarShield Borotron HD050
Material Notes:
Borotron ® HD050 is based on a high performance HDPE with 5% elemental boron. Borotron ® has been used as a medical and industrial shielding material to attenuate and absorb neutron radiation. This easily fabricated polymer material also offers designers greater durability and function over a wider range of temperature than traditional materials.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
| Specific Gravity | 1.01 g/cc | 0.0365 lb/in³ | ASTM D792 |
| Mechanical Properties | |||
| Hardness, Shore D | 71 | 71 | ASTM D2240 |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 16.6 MPa | 2407 psi | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Break | 4% | 4% | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 0.767 GPa | 111.215 ksi | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.873 GPa | 126.585 ksi | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Yield Strength | 29.1 MPa | 4220 psi | ASTM D638 |
| Compressive Strength | 24.5 MPa | 3553 psi | 10% Def., 73°F; ASTMD695 |
| Compressive Modulus | 0.672 GPa | 97.44 ksi | ASTM D695 |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.481 J/cm | 0.9 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Electrical Properties | |||
| Surface Resistivity per Square | Min 1e+012 ohm | Min 1e+012 ohm | ASTM D257 |
| Thermal Properties | |||
| CTE, linear 68° | 198 µm/m-°C | 110 µin/in-°F | (-40°F TO 300°F); ASTM E831 |
| Melting Point | 128°C | 262 °F | ASTM D3417 |
All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this database are presented in good faith, based upon tests believed to be reliable and practical field experience. The reader is cautioned, however that MarShield & its affiliates cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information and it is the customer’s responsibility to determine the suitability of the products in any given application.
Brochures | 3-Part CSI specifications
13090 - Radiation Protection
13 49 00 - Radiation Protection