[ RadSafe ] Buildup factor for compounds

[John Jacobus]

Kai,
Have you tried using the computer code MicroShield? 
It allows for the imput of custom material and will
provide calcultions that include buildup.


> Subject:    [ RadSafe ] Buildup factor for compounds
> Author:     radsafe-bounces at radlab.nl
> Date:       8/23/2006 11:39 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
>        Hello Radsafers:
> 
>        Is there an established or preferred method
> for estimation the
>        dose buildup factor for compounds or mixtures
> of shielding
>        materials?  I am trying to come up with
> reasonable values for
>        things such as barite loaded concrete or iron
> loaded concrete.
> 
>        Thanks in advance
> 
>        Kai Kaletsch
>        Environmental Instruments Canada Inc.
>        http://www.eic.nu/


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John Jacobus, MS
Certified Health Physicist
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