Re: [Vo]:Lead Boron

2011-05-10 Thread mixent
In reply to Colin Hercus's message of Tue, 10 May 2011 10:32:34 +0800: Hi, [snip] Hi, Reading Rossi's patent it seems Boron Lead are used not just for shielding but to absorb the energy from the radiation. What I was wondering if there is any specific radiation that would need lead vs a cheaper

[Vo]:Lead Boron

2011-05-09 Thread Colin Hercus
Hi, Reading Rossi's patent it seems Boron Lead are used not just for shielding but to absorb the energy from the radiation. What I was wondering if there is any specific radiation that would need lead vs a cheaper metal (and thicker) or even concrete to absorb the energy. So is lead essential?