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More protection. Less space. MagnaDense enables high-density concrete solutions that provide effective radiation shielding for hospitals, radiotherapy centres, and medical facilities worldwide. The result is safe, durable shielding with greater design flexibility and increased usable space.
Safe, space-efficient radiation shielding for modern healthcare facilities
Medical facilities using ionising radiation require reliable shielding to protect patients, healthcare professionals, and visitors. MagnaDense, LKAB Minerals’ natural magnetite aggregate, enables high-density concrete solutions that effectively attenuate radiation while optimising building design.
By increasing concrete density up to 4.0 t/m³, MagnaDense allows thinner shielding structures compared with conventional concrete. This helps reduce wall thickness, maximise usable floor space, and improve facility design without compromising safety.
Suitable for radiotherapy bunkers, LINAC facilities, nuclear medicine departments, and research laboratories, MagnaDense provides a durable and proven shielding solution trusted worldwide.
Why choose MagnaDense?
More weight. Less volume.
Higher concrete density enables thinner shielding structures than conventional concrete, helping maximise valuable floor space and improve design flexibility.
Key benefits
Proven in healthcare and nuclear applications worldwide
Effective attenuation of ionising radiation
Concrete densities up to 4.0 t/m³
Reduced wall thickness and building footprint
Increased usable floor space through reduced wall thickness
Durable, long-lasting performance
Compatible with standard concrete production and placement methods
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Applications
MagnaDense is suitable for a wide range of medical radiation shielding projects, including:
Diagnostic imaging facilities
Radiotherapy treatment bunkers
Linear accelerator (LINAC) facilities
Nuclear medicine departments
Oncology and cancer treatment centres
Medical research facilities
University and research laboratories
MagnaDense has been successfully specified in hospitals, cancer treatment centres, research facilities, and nuclear medicine projects across the globe.
Healthcare projects worldwide
Featured case studies
The projects below are just some examples of how MagnaDense has been used to deliver safe and space-efficient radiation shielding solutions:
Derriford Hospital, Plymouth Oncology Centre, LINAC bunker
Umeå Oncological Clinic
Stavanger University Hospital radiation oncology unit
Lund Hospital oncology unit
New radiation treatment clinic at Skåne University Hospital
First Boron Neutron Capture Device shielding project in Europe
MagnaDense continues to be specified in healthcare and radiation shielding projects worldwide, supporting the development of modern cancer treatment centres, nuclear medicine facilities, research laboratories, and other medical infrastructure.
Trusted performance and reliable supply
Produced from natural magnetite and supported by LKAB Minerals’ technical expertise and secure supply chain, MagnaDense provides a reliable solution for critical radiation shielding applications where safety, durability, and long-term performance are essential.
Contact us about your radiation shielding project
Whether you are planning a new healthcare facility, expanding an existing department, or designing a specialised radiation shielding structure, our technical experts can help you select the right solution for your project.
Contact LKAB Minerals to discuss your shielding requirements and learn how MagnaDense can support safe, space-efficient, and future-ready healthcare infrastructure.
Get in touch with our radiation shielding specialists.
