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Neutron-Fast-1.0000 — Water

Shielding Material
Water
Radiation Energy Key
Neutron FAST#1.0000
Density G per CM3 (g/cm3)
1
Energy MeV (MeV)
1
Radiation Type
Neutron Fast
Standard
Fast Neutron (1 MeV) Removal Cross section; Hydrogen Slows Fast Neutrons Via Elastic scattering; Recommended Shield Thickness 40-60 CM for Reactor Shielding

Source: Fast neutron (1 MeV) removal cross section; hydrogen slows fast neutrons via elastic scattering; recommended shield thickness 40-60 cm for reactor shielding

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