X-Ray Shield Material

[DEJPLX]

I'm looking for a replacement for lead used as X-Ray shielding in a CT scanner collimator. Any suggestions for an eco-friendly material?

 

[nbucska]

Closest to Pb is Ti. Cheaper but 1/4 as effective: BaS04

<nbucska@pcperipherals.com>

 

[modernbiomedical]

I would not deviate from acceptable norms. I would have a hard time putting my signature on something other than lead. Lead may not be environment friendly but neither are scattered x-rays to the human body. If you do go to another source have a physicist perform a study before putting it into use.

biomed@cox-internet.com

 

[mediaids]

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE THE MATERIAL.USE LEAD OF THE SAME THICKNESS AS THE ORIGINAL.AS SUGGESTED BY MODERNBIOMEDICAL,PUT THE EQUIPMENT BACK IN USE ONLY AFTER GETTING A PHYSICIST CHECK FOR SAFETY.
MEDIAIDS.