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Neutron-Fast-1.0000 — Lead
- Shielding Material
- Lead
- Radiation Energy Key
- Neutron FAST#1.0000
- Density G per CM3 (g/cm3)
- 11.35
- Energy MeV (MeV)
- 1
- Radiation Type
- Neutron Fast
- Standard
- Fast Neutron Removal in lead; Poor Neutron Moderator Due to Heavy mass; Primarily Inelastic Scattering for Fast neutrons; Must Be Combined with Hydrogen-Containing Shield
Source: Fast neutron removal in lead; poor neutron moderator due to heavy mass; primarily inelastic scattering for fast neutrons; must be combined with hydrogen-containing shield