RADRESPONSE^™

Radiation Transmission Measurements for Demron^TM Fabric

H. W. Friedman and M. S. Singh, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

January 7, 2003

The purpose of including the link to this article is to provide information on the use of Demron™ fabric by first responders during a radiological incident.

 

Of particular importance is Section 4.3 (Pages 6 - 7) which addresses the number of layers of Demron™ material needed to attenuate (shield) moderate energy gamma radiation (Cs-137):

72 layers of Demron™ material needed for a factor of two reduction in transmission

240 layers of Demron™ material needed for a factor of ten reduction in transmission

 

And Section 4.4 (Page 7) which addresses the number of layers of Demron™ material needed to attenuate high energy gamma radiation (Co-60):

115 layers of Demron™ material needed for a factor of two reduction in transmission

383 layers of Demron™ material needed for a factor of ten reduction in transmission

 

Link to Livermore National Laboratory Article

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