X-Ray Shield Material

DEJPLX · Aug 11, 2003

I'm looking for a replacement for lead used as X-Ray shielding in a CT scanner collimator. Are there any plastics that have been used for X-Ray shielding?

JimMetalsCeramics · Aug 11, 2003

I would doubt it, unless if it is highly loaded with high atomic number species.

plasticsguru · Aug 26, 2003

Yes RTP Company has several grades for this purpose. Typically they are a barium sulphate filled. Other additives are used depending on the opacity desired.

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