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Metal Foam Shielding of X-rays, Gamma Rays, Neutrons
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 5:17 am
by DeltaV
Study Finds Metal Foams Capable of Shielding X-rays, Gamma Rays, Neutron Radiation
https://news.ncsu.edu/2015/07/rabiei-foam-rays-2015/
Re: Metal Foam Shielding of X-rays, Gamma Rays, Neutrons
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 12:34 am
by KitemanSA
Poorly written. I still can't figure it is is any better than comparable areal density solid sheets.
Re: Metal Foam Shielding of X-rays, Gamma Rays, Neutrons
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 12:10 pm
by ladajo
It has the added bonus of being 7.62mm AP and smaller proof. There was another video floating around showing the impact testing.
From an armor perspective, it is useful given the weight savings. Couple this with the new Glass-Steel Ceramic as an outer ballistic layer, and you've got something that is not only really tough (like combat tough), but also radiation resistant.
Re: Metal Foam Shielding of X-rays, Gamma Rays, Neutrons
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 1:42 pm
by DeltaV
Thought it seemed familiar...
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2152&p=39936
Same lead PhD.
I'd forgotten about the borated water option for filling the foam cells.