Radiation shielding articles coated with low and high z materials

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12237090
APP PUB NO 20230215590A1
SERIAL NO

17569035

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Described herein are articles composed of coatings with improved gamma radiation shielding and physical properties. In one aspect, the article is composed of a coating, where the coating includes a first layer composed of a first Z grade material, a second layer composed of a second Z grade material, and a third layer composed of a third Z grade material, wherein the atomic number of the first Z grade material and the third Z grade material is less than the atomic number of the second Z grade material. In one aspect, the substrate of the article is a textile. Methods for making the articles described herein are also provided.

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  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF NASA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Thomsen,, III Donald L Yorktown, US 13 16

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