Plate polyethylene Borotron® HM015 PE

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Borotron® is a family of polyethylene shapes enhanced with varying degrees of elemental boron for use 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 temperatures than traditional materials. While essentially any type of PE is suitable for shielding against high energy neutron radiation, borated PE moderates both fast neutrons and lower energy thermal neutrons. Borotron® HM015 shapes are made from high molecular weight polyethylene that is enhanced with 1.5% elemental boron. The boron enhancement makes this grade suitable for use in medical and nuclear shielding applications. The high hydrogen content of HMW-PE allows the material to absorb thermal neutrons, which are then absorbed by the added boron compound. Material Properties Enhanced with 1.5% elemental boron Very good wear and abrasion resistance High impact strength Excellent chemical resistance Low coefficient of friction Very low water absorption Excellent machinability Available Colors Borotron® HM015 PE stock shapes come in the following colors: Natural Borotron® HM030 high molecular weight polyethylene shapes are enhanced with 3% elemental boron, which makes this grade suitable for shielding in nuclear and medical applications. The high hydrogen content of HMW-PE allows the material to absorb thermal neutrons, which are then absorbed by the added boron compound.