USING NANO TUNGSTEN OXIDE POLYMER COMPOSITE AS A GAMMA RADIATION SHIELDING

Abstract

Nano tungsten oxide polymer composites ; Shielding; Gamma radiation protection Lead is a traditional shielding material for gamma radiation protection, in spite of its disadvantages such as high density, toxicity and high cost. New shielding materials that have the same effective attenuation and have more advantages are studied. The aim of this work is to prepare new nano-composite material shield (nontoxic, light, and environmental friendly) that minimize the radiation hazards. Polymers are safe and light materials but on their own aren't effective in radiation shielding. The idea is to use a high-density metal which is the most effective materials in shielding with polymers which have the property of lightness and flexibility. A new nano-composite will be produced with improved advantage in shielding martials.