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Barytes and its uses as a radiation shielding material
Barytes, also known as barite, is a mineral composed of barium sulfate (BaSO4). It has a high density, making it an ideal material for radiation shielding. In this blog post, we will discuss barytes and its uses as a radiation shielding material. What is Barytes? Barytes is commonly found in sedimentary rocks, especially limestone, and in hydrothermal veins. It is…
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University of Birmingham Use Bariwall® Radiation Shielding
The use of Bariwall® in High-Flux Accelerator Bunker, University of Birmingham The nuBeam Accelerator The University of Birmingham is at the forefront of science and engineering on nuclear materials. The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy funded company Neutron Therapeutics, to install a new ‘nuBeam’ accelerator at Birmingham. The nuBeam accelerator is an innovative and compact neutron source and…
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Sustainable Bricks- A Carbon Negative Manufacturing Process
Bariwall® Dense Aggregate Shielding Bricks are manufactured within the UK, with raw materials sourced locally. This minimises the environmental impact and associated carbon footprint of the Bariwall® range. The brick itself is a concrete brick, which are inherent CO2 absorbers as opposed to clay bricks which are manufactured through high energy firing of kilns. Clay Bricks vs. Concrete Bricks The…
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How Does Bariwall Compare to Lead at Shielding Radiation?
The Need for Lead Alternatives Traditionally, risks associated with X-ray scans, radiotherapy and radiology departments in medical facilities have always been combated with lead lined rooms. Lead is not only a hazard to human health when ingested but also to the environment as it is cumulative toxicant which remains in the atmosphere as dust. Moreover, lead is expensive to mine,…
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Visit the RBH Group at the European Coatings Show 2023
The European Coatings Show is the leading international exhibition for the paint and coatings industry. What Should You Expect From The Show? The coatings community is set to gather in Nuremberg from 28–30th March 2023 for the European Coatings Show. International experts and key players from the coatings community are set to network with one another at the three-day event…
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Protected: Why you Should Use Activated Carbon
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Quality, Excellence and Constant Improvement
At RBH we pride ourselves on customer satisfaction. This goes well beyond just providing a premium material or product and is embedded as part of our culture. When we get feedback like this from our customers it confirms that these values are just as important externally as internally. Thank you for continuing to share our commitment to quality excellence and…
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High-purity, soft and non-abrasive talc perfect for personal care
EOT Talc from RBH Our Magsil® range of EOT talcs can be used in a variety of pharmaceutical, personal care and cosmetic products to enhance the quality and reduce formulation costs. What is EOT Talc? The mineral, hydrated magnesium silicate, and has been used throughout history for its softening and absorbency properties. They provide a range of benefits including moisture absorption…
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