RADIATION ATTENUATION ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL, A MULTILAYER GLOVE FOR PROTECTION AGAINST IONIZING RADIATIONS AND THEIR USES

摘要

The invention relates to a radiation attenuation elastomeric material of the type comprising an elastomer in which a powder of metal oxides is dispersed, and which is characterized in that the powder of metal oxides comprises from 70 to 90% by mass of bismuth trioxide, from 5 to 15% by mass of tungsten trioxide and from 5 to 15% of lanthanum trioxide.;It also relates to the use of this elastomeric material for making individual protective articles against ionizing radiations.;It further relates to a multilayer protective glove against ionizing radiations, at least one layer of which is formed by said elastomeric material, as well as to the use of this glove for protection against ionizing radiations emitted by powders of nuclear fuels, notably with plutonium.;Fields of application: the nuclear industry for handling powders of nuclear fuels but also medical imaging, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, processing of plastic materials, inspection and control of manufactured parts, etc.