New Shielding Materials With Advanced Gamma Absorption

Abstract

This report is given up to the development and study of new shielding materials with higher ability to absorb a gamma radiation. As a result of the work we have produced two new materials, in which high ability to absorb the gamma radiation is provided due to the presence of the uranium dioxide particles in their composition. We have developed a formulation and production technology for high-density concrete (depleted uranium oxide and concrete) with density of 6.5 g/cm3 and high-density composition of depleted uranium and stainless steel with density of 8.3 g/cm3 in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (USA).