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What material do they make radiation suits from?
jackle
Aug7-04, 09:32 AM
What material do they make radiation suits from?
mathman
Aug7-04, 05:14 PM
It depends partly on the radiation of concern. If the source is gamma rays or x-rays, heavy metals, usually lead is the most common. To absorb neutrons, boron is useful.
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