Water and concrete are common materials used to shields against neutron radiation from the core of the nuclear reactor. High density concrete produced with Reiss Viking heavy weight aggregates (HWA) blend offers a cost effective means of radiation. Reiss Viking provides clean, natural heavy weight aggregates that when added to a concrete mix design provide superior radiation shielding when compared to standard concrete. Utilizing Reiss Vikings HWA products can achieve weights in excess of 300 lbs/ft3. With the ability to achieve these increased weights and densities, our coarse and fine aggregates provide a value added alternative for your construction projects. For containment domes and other nuclear construction projects, please consider using Reiss Viking’s heavy weight aggregate products in your heavyweight/high density concrete mix design.
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