High Z: Metal Foams Shield X-rays, Gamma Rays And Neutron Radiation
Lightweight composite metal foams are effective at blocking X-rays, gamma rays and neutron radiation, and are capable of absorbing the energy of high impact collisions, and a new finding means the metal foams hold promise for use in nuclear safety, space exploration and medical technology applications.
Shuo Chen Mohamed Bourham Afsaneh Rabiei Carolina State University North Carolina State Radiation Physics
Source: science20.com