DESCRIPTION
Lead X-Ray Radiation Shielding protective glass is available from Glassopolis in various sizes, thickneses, and lead density. It is available as a laminated glass for impact safety applications, and as an insulated glass unit for thermal applications. Certain densities of Lead X-Ray glass can also be thermally toughened as a safety glass.
Glass is superior to acrylic in radiation protective applications. Compared to acrylic, Lead X-Ray glass is much thinner and lighter. Acrylic also can yellow with age and be easily scratched. Acrylic also is often unacceptable in certain medical situations because it cannot be cleaned with certain disinfectants. Also, acrylic is flammable. Glass is available in laminated formats where impact safety is a requirement. Therefore, glass is the best choice for radiation protection.
Lead X-Ray glass comes in a variety of densities and thicknesses. These glasses contain lead oxide which absorbs X-Rays and are generally ordered in cut-to-size parts. Which glass is used depends on the “lead equivalency” required for the application.
General Characteristics
We have glass with lead equivalency ranging from 0.5 mm of lead to 6.0 mm of lead. The most common applications are:
- 2.0 mm of lead equivalent.
- Glass thickness is 8 mm (5/16”).
- Typically used in most x-ray applications.
- 2.7 mm of lead equivalent.
- Glass thickness is 11 mm (7/16”).
- Used in cancer treatment facilities.
- 3.2 mm of lead equivalent.
- Glass thickness is 14 mm (9/16”).
- Used where more protection is required.