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Old 01-13-2013, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by UAL T38 Phlyer View Post
Aluminum isn't a particularly great gamma shield. The glue in the composite matrix might be about as good (hydrocarbons work as shielding).

I'll do the math and get back to you.
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