Space blanket and radiation?!


Question: Space blanket and radiation?
can a space brand blanket protect you from radiation?

Answers:

Space blanket or mylar blanket is mainly used to minimize heat losses in a person's body i.e. prevent hypothermia.
Its made up of a thin layer of plastic coated with a metallic reflecting agent which action is to reduce convection and reflect up ot 98% of radiated heat.
I use it whenever I go camping or hiking because it is very light and easily stored in my bag.
I don't think this blanket can protect you from radiation exposure. So don't go out and buy it to protect you from the Japan's reactor crisis.




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