Mold for forming a radioactive shield component and for shielding radioactivity
US8350242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shield for absorbing radiation emitted during generation of a radioisotope. The shield includes an inner portion fabricated from a first type of shielding material. The shield also includes an outer portion fabricated from a second type of shielding material wherein the outer portion serves as a mold for forming the inner portion. The inner portion may be fabricated from a material which shields against gamma rays such as concrete. The outer portion may be fabricated from a material which moderates neutrons such as high density polyethylene. Additional shielding materials may be embedded into the inner portion as desired.
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