NUCLEAR GRADE BORON CARBIDE
Nuclear Grade Boron Carbide (B4C)
Boron Carbide is often used in nuclear applications such as shielding and other protective applications due to its ability to absorb neutrons.
Panadyne offers a nuclear grade enriched Boron Carbide with a High B10 content formulated for use in Nuclear applications. The material is available in straight FEPA sizes as well as custom sizes.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
- High Hardness
- Abrasion / Wear-Resistance
- Fracture Toughness
- Chemical Inertness
- High Neutron Absorbing Cross Section
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Nuclear Shielding
