Using Mylar (TM) to block radiation
Using Mylar (TM) to block radiation
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Has anyone any experience using 2 mil Mylar film as a radiation block? Certainly more industrial than aluminum foil found in the supermarket...Does anybody have the "E' value of said Mylar film? Thanks.
-Plasmech
Mechanical Engineer, Plastics Industry





RE: Using Mylar (TM) to block radiation
-Plasmech
Mechanical Engineer, Plastics Industry
RE: Using Mylar (TM) to block radiation
RE: Using Mylar (TM) to block radiation
The point in radiation shields is to reflect the radiation back to the source, before it warms the entire vessel. The warmer vessel will allow greater convection heat transfer with outside ambient conditions as well. Additionally, by placing a reflective film on the outside of the vessel you subject it to more abuse and the possibility of damaging it.
RE: Using Mylar (TM) to block radiation
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RE: Using Mylar (TM) to block radiation
I think this is because, like you guys all say, it needs to go on the INSIDE where I'll get a lot more bang-for-the-buck. Also, when beyond the steel vessel wall, it's simply bouncing radiation back at the wall, heating it (the wall), and then that heat is conducted to the Mylar and out to atmosphere. It needs to be inside...
-Plasmech
Mechanical Engineer, Plastics Industry