SELF-EXTINGUISHING BORATED POLYETHYLENE

MODEL JC207

Description:

JC207 from John Caunt Scientific is a self-extinguishing borated polyethylene. Ideally suited for use as a shielding material in areas of low and intermediate neutron flux, where there is concern about the level of combustible materials.

Chemical & Physical Properties:

ASTM Test D-635: shows the material is self-extinguishing
ASTM Test D-2863: gives oxygen index of 30.2
Hydrogen content: 100% that of water
Hydrogen atoms/cc: 6.6 x 1022
Boron atoms/cc: 0.54 x 1021
Density: 1.4g/cc

Options:

• Available as sheets, rod, pellets or pre-cast to customer specification.

Uses:

• Power plants shielding hatches, ducts, sumps and stairwells.