Tag: industrial radiation shielding
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Harnessing the Benefits of Sand Radiation Shielding
If you’re looking at blogs about sand radiation shielding, you’re probably in the market to construct a radiation shielding room.While traditional radiation shielding materials like lead, steel and concrete have been widely used for these rooms, an unconventional and sustainable alternative has emerged in recent years: sand radiation shielding. In this article, we will explore the […]
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How NDT Works
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is one of the most popular ways to ensure a consistent level of quality control during the manufacturing process due to its ability to go beyond the surface of the product, and detect imperfections we wouldn’t normally find.Its primary purpose is to act as a line of defense, preventing vital components (railroad […]
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The Impact of Radiation Shielding Penetrations on Shielding Effectiveness
If you’ve read any of our previous blogs, you know that radiation shielding is an essential safety measure in both the industrial and medical industry. We’ve talked about this at length before, but for new readers, it’s crucial to note that radiation shielding works by using dense shielding materials to block ionizing radiation and reduce the […]
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Understanding Gamma Radiation: What It Is and How It Affects Us
Gamma radiation is a form of ionizing radiation that has been widely used in various fields like medicine, industry, and agriculture. It is important to understand this type of radiation in order to properly handle it and prevent exposure.In this blog, we will discuss the properties of gamma radiation, its production, how it affects living organisms, […]
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Radiation Shielded Room Design: Protecting Your Health and Safety
Radiation shielding is a crucial component in facilities that use radioactive materials, particle accelerators, or any other sources of ionizing radiation. A radiation shielded room design must take into account the type of radiation used, the potential exposure to individuals, and the intended use of the facility. In this post, our highly experienced design team will explore […]
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Industrial Radiation Shielding Vaults 101
Industrial radiation shielding vaults are an important part of any facility where workers could be exposed to ionizing radiation. As a company with years of experience in creating industrial radiation shielding solutions, we know just how critical it is to keep workers safe from radiation exposure. In this post, we’ll dive into what industrial radiation shielding vaults […]
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Radiation Shielding Calculations – The Basics
Our team of physicists understand the importance of accurately calculating radiation shielding in various industries such as medical, nuclear, and space. In this blog post, we’ll provide an overview of what radiation shielding calculations are, what factors affect them and the methods we use to calculate the proper radiation shielding for our shielding studies.Types of […]
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Radiation Shielded Doors 101
Radiation shielding doors are an important tool for protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. These doors are used in a variety of settings, including nuclear power plants, medical facilities, and research labs, to reduce the amount of radiation that is emitted or absorbed.In this blog, we talk about everything […]
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3 Factors Considered By A Radiation Shielding Expert
Like we’ve mentioned before in our previous blog posts, protecting you and your colleagues from radiation exposure is of utmost importance. Radiation shielding is important in a variety of industries, including (but not limited to) industrial, medical, academic, and defense. In this blog, we’ll discuss the most important factors our team considers when developing proper radiation shielding […]
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Why is Lead Great For Radiation Shielding?
In this blog, we’ll be talking about the benefits lead has for radiation shielding, and provide insights on how you can apply this knowledge to your next radiation shielded room.What is Attenuation?Before we begin, we should talk about attenuation due to how important it is for radiation shielding.All radiation blocking materials are calculated based on […]