USE HEAVY METAL OXIDES FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF RADIATION-SHIELDING MATERIALS
The analysis of ionizing radiation, has a negative impact on a person. Analyzed the methods and techniques of protection from radiation. Presented materials used for radiation shielding materials science. Particular attention is paid to the development of advanced composite materials based on metal matrix and durable metal or organic fillers. This paper presents a study on the possibility of using iron oxide (Fe2O3) for the synthesis of radiation-shielding materials. As materials to develop a new type of radiation-shielding Metallic used as template – duralumin (duralumin) brand D16T, and as a filler – iron oxide III (Fe2O3). We studied the physical and mechanical properties of the composite depending on the filler content. The filler content was varied from 0 to 100 %. The optimum composition of the composite. Analysis of radiation-protective properties of composite samples developed with respect to gamma – rays performed on gamma – Installation UPGD-2. The source of gamma radiation was 137Cs and 60Co.