Lead Glass for X-Ray / Radiation
Shielding
General
Lead glass is utilized in
medical and industrial applications so that the operator can view the part
or patient without being exposed to radiation. In most cases, the
radiation attenuation of the glass must be a least equal to the wall or
barrier in which the window is located. Lead acrylic material can also be
used for viewing applications.
Lead Glass
Characteristics
This glass is an extra dense
flint glass with more than 65% lead oxide and greater than 70% heavy
metallic oxide content that works with x-rays released by nuclear
disintegration. It has a high light transmission despite its high
refractive index, resulting in very good transparency.
Technical
Specifications
Lead Oxide Content
(PbO) >65% |
Heavy Metallic Oxide
Content >70% |
Density p
5.05 gm / cu cm |
Refractive Index =
1.79 |
Knoop Hardness
HK = 360 |
Strain Point
444 degree C |
Annealing Point
467 degree C |
Softening Point
603% C |
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