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This depends upon the radioactive challenge. Boron has a high neutron capture cross-section, hence the huge quantities of boron used to help sanitize the Chernobyl and Fukishima reactors.

But ordinarily, simple massive materials such as massive concrete or lead are materials of choice.

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