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KMID : 0357520180410060611
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Journal of Radiological Science and Technology
2018 Volume.41 No. 6 p.611 ~ p.616
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The Evaluation of Performance and Usability of Bismuth, Tungsten Based Shields
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Park Hoon-Hee
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Abstract
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Lead apron is harmful to the human body because it is made at heavy metals, and when worn for long periods of time, it causes pain. Therefore, this paper intended to improve the defects of lead apron by using new material shields. For the comparative evaluation of lead and new material shieldes, the shielding rate and weight were measured and tested based on lead 0.5 mmPb. The rate of shielding was 97% based on lead at 0.5 ㎜ thickness, while The new material shield T3 showed similar shielding rates as lead in 8 layers, and in T2 these values were measured in 11 layers. In addition, similar shielding rate was measured in 12 layers at B2, and 8 layers in BF, and 4 layers in BF2. Comparing the weight of cases when commercialized with apron, T3, T2 and B2 were heavier than lead apron. But BF, BF2 were lighter than the lead apron. Based on the results of the experiment, T3 and T2 can be used as an alternative to lead if human or environmental hazards are considered a priority. However, BF and BF2 should be used if the reduction of external exposure is considered a priority.
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KEYWORD
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Shielding Material, Shielding Rate, Lead, Tungsten, Bismuth
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