An X-ray shielding curtain includes a main body having a pair of main surfaces facing each other, and a plurality of protruding parts provided on at least one of the pair of main surfaces of the main body and protruding from the main surface, wherein each of the plurality of protruding parts has an opening portion that passes through the pair of main surfaces of the main body.

A flexible radiation shielding system for reducing scatter radiation that may arise during the performance of certain medical imaging procedures. A multi-articulated shielding system comprising two or more shielding elements hingedly coupled to each other to thereby enable a user to bend the shielding system into a desired shape to provide radiation shielding protection to workers. A flexible radiation shielding system may comprise a plurality of shielding elements that are, for example, translucent, transparent, clear, etc., to enable workers to view objects through the shielding elements.

A flexible radiation shielding system for reducing scatter radiation that may arise during the performance of certain medical imaging procedures. A multi-articulated shielding system comprising two or more shielding elements hingedly coupled to each other to thereby enable a user to bend the shielding system into a desired shape to provide radiation shielding protection to workers. A flexible radiation shielding system may comprise a plurality of shielding elements that are, for example, translucent, transparent, clear, etc., to enable workers to view objects through the shielding elements.

A neutron absorbing insert for use in a fuel rack. In one aspect, the insert includes: a plate structure having a first wall and a second wall that is non-coplanar to the first wall; the first and second walls being formed by a single panel of a metal matrix composite having neutron absorbing particulate reinforcement that is bent into the non-coplanar arrangement along a crease; and a plurality of spaced-apart holes formed into the single panel along the crease prior to bending.

A radiation shield assembly is described, configured to block radiation emanating from a radiation source from reaching a user. Two shields are supported by a support arm, and are configured to rotate relative to one another. This allows the shield to be easily configured and reconfigured as necessary to safely visualize various parts of a patient's body via radiography.

A radiation shield assembly is described, configured to block radiation emanating from a radiation source from reaching a user. Two shields are supported by a support arm, and are configured to rotate relative to one another. This allows the shield to be easily configured and reconfigured as necessary to safely visualize various parts of a patient's body via radiography.

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing an X-ray shield within an ultra-high vacuum enclosure. A shell is fabricated, leak-tested, filled with an X-ray shielding material, and sealed. An elongated twisted X-ray shield can be deployed within a pump-out channel of an electron microscope or similar equipment. The shield can incorporate lead within a stainless steel shell, with optional low-Z cladding outside the shell. Further variations are disclosed.

Methods for setting up, maintaining and operating a radiopharmaceutical infusion system, that includes a radioisotope generator, are facilitated by a computer of the system. The computer may include pre-programmed instructions and a computer interface, for interaction with a user of the system, for example, in order to track contained volumes of eluant and/or eluate, and/or to track time from completion of an elution performed by the system, and/or to calculate one or more system and/or injection parameters for quality control, and/or to perform purges of the system, and/or to facilitate diagnostic imaging.

Methods for setting up, maintaining and operating a radiopharmaceutical infusion system, that includes a radioisotope generator, are facilitated by a computer of the system. The computer may include pre-programmed instructions and a computer interface, for interaction with a user of the system, for example, in order to track contained volumes of eluant and/or eluate, and/or to track time from completion of an elution performed by the system, and/or to calculate one or more system and/or injection parameters for quality control, and/or to perform purges of the system, and/or to facilitate diagnostic imaging.

A material for reducing exposure to ionizing radiation. One exemplary embodiment comprises a felt layer; a foil layer; a first adhesive film layer disposed between the outer felt layer and the foil layer; a radiation shield layer; a second adhesive film layer disposed between the foil layer and radiation shield layer; and a foam layer disposed on the surface of the radiation shield layer opposite the second adhesive film layer. The material may be installed in commercial aircraft, corporate aircraft, flight suits, helmets, military uniforms, rotary aircraft, spacecraft, and the like. For example, the material disclosed herein may be provided as a headliner in an aircraft, or alternatively may be used to line the entire interior of an aircraft. In one or more embodiments, the material may be secured to a surface using a hook and loop attachment mechanism.