Radiation attenuation system

Abstract

A radiation attenuation system is disclosed. The system includes a polymeric resin comprising a web. The system also includes a radiation attenuation material dispersed at least partially in the web. The system has a radiation transmission attenuation factor of at least about 10% of a primary 100 kVp x-ray beam. A method of making a radiation attenuation system including a radiation attenuation material dispersed at least partially in a polymeric resin is also disclosed. The method includes extruding the radiation attenuation material and the polymeric resin thereby forming an extrusion. The method also includes forming the extrusion into a web. The web has a radiation transmission attenuation factor of at least about 10% of a primary 100 kVp x-ray beam. A shield for the attenuation of radiation is also disclosed.

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