radiation shielding

English

A cask for transporting californium-252. This thing needs very thick radiation shielding, since Cf-252 produces a highly penetrating form of radiation: free neutrons.

Lead bricks are commonly used as radiation shielding.

Noun

radiation shielding (uncountable)

1. physical barriers designed to provide protection from the effects of ionizing radiation, including radioactive material
2. the technology of providing such protection