As the threat of radiation increases, the importance of radiation-blocking products like BON CHARGE is greater than ever. There are several different types of radiation, including X-rays, Gamma rays, beta radiation, RFID skimming, and more. These types of radiation are potentially harmful to our health, but they can also harm our homes and vehicles.
Gamma Rays
Gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation of atomic nuclear origin. They are the strongest of the three types of radiation and can penetrate a wide variety of materials. While a sheet of paper efficiently stops alpha and beta rays, gamma rays are much harder to contain and require dense shielding.
The powerful gamma rays we see from cosmic sources come from active galaxies and quasars. These objects produce high-energy electrons and photons, which undergo synchrotron radiation, inverse Compton scattering, and bremsstrahlung. These particles interact with the gas surrounding them to form gamma rays.
X-rays
X-rays can harm your health, and radiation-blocking products can protect your skin from the harmful effects of these rays. The effectiveness of these products largely depends on their ability to block X-rays. The protection provided by X-ray shielding products can prevent your skin from becoming a target for beta particles.
Medical imaging requires a wide range of equipment and techniques, including X-rays. These tools are often used for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. As the number of medical practices increases, so does the number of X-rays. This has prompted a rethink of how people can protect themselves from these rays.
Beta Radiation
Beta radiation, which is emitted from cell phones, computers, and the environment, can be dangerous because it can penetrate the human body. Beta particles are similar to electrons but have higher energies and can reach the skin. In fact, they can travel as much as four to five meters through the air. While clothing and a thin layer of aluminum can help block beta radiation, the danger is that some beta particles can pass through the skin and cause skin burns.
Beta radiation-blocking products can help protect your body from harmful beta rays by absorbing and dispersing them. The best shielding products use both low and high-density segments to block rays from reaching the skin.
RFID Skimming
RFID skimming is a method where criminals use RFID readers to read information from RFID-enabled cards, such as credit cards. The information they obtain can be used for identity theft and fraudulent transactions. To protect your cards from RFID skimming, you need to invest in a product that will block RFID signals. Several products are available, including wallets, clothing, and backpacks. All of these products claim to block RFID signals. You must ensure that the product you choose has the necessary materials and has been tested.
RFID skimming can result in massive financial losses. Although RFID-blocking products can help protect your cards from being skimmed, they cannot prevent RFID skimming altogether. You must follow the same security precautions as usual, such as using strong passwords, checking credit reports regularly, and other security measures. The best option is to protect yourself with an RFID-blocking wallet, a card that can block the signals from RFID readers, and sleeves that block RFID signals.
Shielding for Electronic Devices
Shielding electronic devices is an essential part of protecting these devices against the harmful effects of electromagnetic fields. For example, electromagnetic fields from electric motors can interfere with the operation of electronic components located close by. Such interference can also disrupt the transmission of signals. In order to effectively shield these devices from these harmful electromagnetic fields, the materials used to form shielding should be conductive. Metals, especially thin metal sheets, are commonly used. The ideal material would be lightweight yet durable.
Shielding for electronic devices is becoming increasingly common in smartphones, laptops, and other high-tech gadgets. Current shielding materials include metal ink and foam, but new thin films based on the MXene materials are being developed to replace traditional metal shields. These new thin films are made from hexagonal ternary transition metal carbides and nitrides.
Sources of Radiation
There are various sources of radiation in the environment that affect us in varying amounts. The average annual exposure is 2.4 mSv, although this can vary by hundreds of percent depending on the area. Exposure to nuclear power reactors and using radioactive materials in consumer products are also common radiation sources.
The biological effects of ionizing radiation vary greatly depending on its energy and type. The absorbed radiation dose is usually measured in millirems, although the amount is less than one rem.